Florida Bill of Sale — Free Template & Generator
Florida already has an official form — HSMV 82050, Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale — and the seller must file the notice of sale within 30 days. Generate a full bill of sale with the as-is and title-warranty terms 82050 leaves out, with Florida pre-selected, then follow the steps below, each cited to a county tax collector source.
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How it works
- 01 Florida is already selected
The governing-law clause names the state; change it only if the sale happens elsewhere.
- 02 Enter the item and the parties
Vehicle, boat or general item — VIN and odometer, or HIN — plus price, payment method, seller and buyer.
- 03 Review clause by clause
The as-is terms, the seller’s title warranty and, for vehicles, the federal odometer statement.
- 04 Download, then file Florida’s paperwork
Word & PDF on your device; the state steps and forms are listed below, each cited to the source.
What Florida actually requires
Florida rules for a private sale
Last verified September 4, 2026- Seller’s notice of sale 30 days — HSMV 82050 or the back of the title
You must complete, sign and submit a Notice of Sale within 30 days of selling a vehicle, vessel or mobile home — either on the back of the Certificate of Title or on form HSMV 82050 — to the tax collector or FLHSMV. Once it is filed, it is the buyer’s responsibility to apply for title and registration before legally operating the vehicle.
- What the seller writes on the title Price, date, purchaser, odometer
On a paper title the seller signs as seller releasing their interest in the vehicle, enters the selling price, the date of sale and the purchaser’s name, and both buyer and seller complete the odometer declaration.
- Buyer’s deadline 30 days
The buyer completes an Application for Certificate of Title, attaches it to the title and submits it to the tax collector to transfer the title into their name — within 30 days, to avoid a late transfer penalty fee.
- When a bill of sale is required Whenever the title’s transfer section is incomplete
The seller must complete the transfer section with the selling price, date of sale, odometer reading (if required) and the names of all purchasers. If it is left incomplete, the purchaser cannot complete the title in the office unless the seller provides a correctly completed bill of sale with the title.
- Odometer On the title, acknowledged by both
The odometer reading at the time of purchase is required to be recorded on the title, and both the buyer and seller must acknowledge the odometer disclosure.
- Notary Only for the VIN verification (HSMV 82042)
The tax collectors’ transfer steps do not call for a notarized title or bill of sale. The one notary step listed is the VIN and odometer verification on form HSMV 82042 for a vehicle not previously titled in Florida, which a Florida notary public or another approved person completes.
Orange County Tax Collector — Purchasing a vehicle not previously titled in Florida
How this document fits Florida’s paperwork
Official form: HSMV 82050 — Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel. The seller uses it (or the back of the title) to file the notice of sale within 30 days; the county tax collectors also require a completed bill of sale when the title’s transfer section is missing information.
Form 82050 is a one-page notice with the vehicle, the price and the odometer — it does not say the seller owns the vehicle free of liens, that the sale is as-is, or how the price was paid. Use this generated bill of sale as the agreement between you (it includes those terms), keep a copy each, and let the seller file 82050 or the title’s notice-of-sale section within 30 days. If the title’s transfer section is incomplete, the tax collector will ask for a completed bill of sale — this document supplies the purchaser’s name, price, date and odometer reading it needs.
FAQ
Florida bill of sale questions
- Do I still need a bill of sale in Florida if I use form HSMV 82050?
- 82050 is the state’s notice-of-sale form — it tells FLHSMV the seller no longer owns the vehicle and records the price and odometer. It is not a contract: it has no as-is clause, no title warranty and no payment terms. A separate bill of sale gives both sides those terms, and the county tax collectors require a completed bill of sale whenever the title’s transfer section is missing the purchaser’s name, price or odometer reading.
- How long does a Florida seller have to file the notice of sale?
- 30 days from the sale, on the back of the title or on form HSMV 82050, submitted to the county tax collector or FLHSMV. It applies to vehicles, vessels and mobile homes, and once filed it makes the buyer responsible for titling and registering before operating the vehicle.
- How long does the buyer have to transfer a Florida title?
- 30 days. The buyer completes an Application for Certificate of Title, attaches it to the assigned title and submits it to the tax collector; after 30 days a late transfer penalty fee applies.
- Does a Florida bill of sale have to be notarized?
- The county tax collectors’ steps for a private sale do not include notarizing the title or a bill of sale. The only notarized step they list is the VIN and odometer verification (form HSMV 82042) for a vehicle that has never been titled in Florida, which a Florida notary or another approved official completes.
- What if I am selling a boat in Florida?
- The same 30-day notice of sale applies to vessels, on the title or on form 82050. If you sell a boat and a motor (other than an inboard) and give the buyer an itemized bill of sale that prices each separately, sales tax is calculated only on the price of the boat — this generator has separate motor and trailer lines for exactly that.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. Free Contract Generator provides self-help templates and general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Vehicle-transfer rules are set by each state and change; confirm the current rule with the agency cited and consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.