Florida Vehicle (Car) Bill of Sale
Selling a car in Florida? Florida law requires sellers to file a Notice of Sale (HSMV 82050). Use this generator for a detailed bill of sale, and file the state form too.
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- Rules checked October 16, 2026
Florida rules for selling a vehicle
Checked against official Florida sources on October 16, 2026. Each point links to its source.
- Official state form
- HSMV 82050, Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel. Used as a bill of sale, the seller and purchaser complete sections 1, 2 (when applicable) and 3.
Source: FLHSMV Form HSMV 82050 (PDF) - Notice of Sale
- Florida law requires sellers to file HSMV 82050. Filing it removes the seller's registration from the vehicle and helps the seller avoid civil liability for how the vehicle is used after the sale.
Source: FLHSMV: Selling a Vehicle - Notarization
- FLHSMV recommends having the bill of sale notarized.
Source: FLHSMV: Selling a Vehicle - Where the title transfers
- The seller completes the Transfer of Title by Seller section on the title (buyer's name and address, odometer, selling price, date). The buyer attaches an Application for Certificate of Title (HSMV 82040) and submits it at a motor vehicle service center within 30 calendar days to avoid a late transfer fee.
Source: FLHSMV: Selling a Vehicle Source: FLHSMV: Liens and Titles - Liens
- A vehicle can't be legally sold in a private sale while a lien exists. The lien has to be satisfied first.
Source: FLHSMV: Selling a Vehicle - License plates
- In Florida, the plate stays with the seller, not the vehicle.
Source: FLHSMV: Selling a Vehicle
How to use this Florida bill of sale
- Fill in the seller, buyer and vehicle details. Copy the VIN or serial number straight from the vehicle or its title.
- Enter the sale date, price and payment method, and choose "as is" or a written warranty.
- Click Create my PDF. Print two copies and have everyone sign by hand.
- Each side keeps a signed copy. Then finish the title or registration steps for Florida using the official sources on this page.
Florida vehicle bill of sale questions
What is Florida's official bill of sale form?
HSMV 82050, Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel. You submit it to your local tax collector's office.
Does a Florida bill of sale need to be notarized?
FLHSMV's guidance for sellers recommends having the bill of sale notarized.
Can I sell a car with a lien in Florida?
Not in a private sale. The lien must be satisfied before the title can be transferred.
Do the license plates go with the car?
No. In a Florida sale the plate stays with the seller, who can transfer it to another vehicle.
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Not legal advice. This site gives general information and a free document tool. It is not a law firm and is not affiliated with any government agency. Rules and forms change, so confirm requirements with your state agency or county office before you sign. A bill of sale does not transfer a title by itself.