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Florida bill of sale

A Florida bill of sale is a simple record of a private sale. For furniture, tools, equipment or a boat, the form does not need a notary. For a car or truck, the Florida certificate of title has its own signing and notarization instructions that matter more than the bill of sale.

This page explains the Florida rules for goods and vehicles, and the details that keep a bill of sale useful if the buyer later has a question.

Written by Nora Whitfield, editorial lead. State rules checked by Samuel Okafor, rules editor, on October 20, 2026.

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Signing rule at a glance

No notaryNo witnessesRules cited

Florida: A notary is not required. No witnesses are required. A bill of sale for ordinary goods needs no notary. A vehicle title transfer may have its own notarization rule, which is separate from this form.

Florida: A notary is not required. No witnesses are required. A bill of sale for ordinary goods needs no notary. A vehicle title transfer may have its own notarization rule, which is separate from this form. Source: UCC Article 2, as adopted in Florida.

Source: UCC Article 2, as adopted in Florida (opens the official source in a new tab).

No notary for goods

Florida Statutes chapter 672 governs the sale of goods and does not require a bill of sale to be notarized or witnessed. A plain document with the parties, the item, the price and the date is enough for a private sale.

Citation: UCC Article 2, as adopted in Florida (opens the official source in a new tab).

A notary is optional. It can help if the buyer needs proof of the seller's identity, or if the item is valuable enough that a later dispute is possible. For a boat or a motor vehicle, check the title or registration instructions first.

  • Full names and addresses of both parties
  • A description of the item, including a hull number, serial number or VIN where there is one
  • The price and payment method
  • The date of sale and handover
  • An as-is statement if no warranty is being given

Vehicle title transfers

Florida titles are transferred through the tax collector's office or a licensed tag agency. The seller signs the title assignment, and the signature may need to be notarized or witnessed as the title form instructs. A bill of sale does not replace the title.

Florida also requires the seller to file a notice of sale with the state within 30 days in many cases. That notice protects the seller from liability for tickets and tolls after the sale. Keep the buyer's name, address and the sale date.

A bill of sale does not prove that a vehicle has a clean title. Check the title and a vehicle history report before money changes hands.

Sales tax and the price

Florida charges sales tax when a vehicle is registered, and the tax collector may use a published value instead of the price on the bill of sale if the price looks low. Show the real price. A lower number can create a tax review and delay the registration.

For ordinary goods sold by a business, Florida sales tax may apply. A private sale of used household goods is usually not taxed. Keep the bill of sale with your records if you are selling as a business.

After signing

Give the buyer the original, keep a copy and record the serial number. For a vehicle, complete the title and the notice of sale. For a boat, follow the registration and title instructions from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

If the sale includes a warranty, write it down. An oral promise is hard to prove, and it can undermine an as-is clause that the buyer did not expect.

Filled sample, Florida

Bill of sale

STATE OF FLORIDA

This bill of sale is made on October 12, 2026 between Jordan M. Reyes, of 412 Oak Street, Austin, TX 78701 (the seller), and Priya N. Shah, of 88 Cedar Lane, Round Rock, TX 78664 (the buyer). The sale takes place in the State of Florida, and Florida law governs this document.

1. Sale of goods

The seller sells and the buyer buys the following property: 2019 Trek Marlin 6 bicycle, charcoal gray, 29 inch wheels, with front and rear lights.

The property is identified by serial number or other marking WTU1234567. The buyer has inspected the property or has had a chance to inspect it before signing.

2. Condition and as-is statement

The property is sold as is, where is, with all faults. The seller gives no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and no oral promise about the property changes this document. Condition notes, if any: Used. Scratches on the left crank arm and a small tear on the saddle. Sold with the lights, lock and floor pump..

3. Price and payment

The buyer pays the seller $650.00 (Six hundred fifty dollars), by cash, on the date of sale. The seller acknowledges receiving that amount in full.

4. Ownership

The seller states that the seller owns the property, has the right to sell it, and has not sold it to anyone else. The property is free of liens and claims, except any lien the buyer has agreed to in writing.

5. Delivery and risk

The buyer takes possession on October 12, 2026. From that date the buyer bears the risk of loss or damage. The buyer is responsible for moving the property.

6. Additional terms

The seller will deliver the bicycle to the buyer's address on the date of sale.

7. Entire agreement

This document is the complete agreement about the sale. Any change must be written and signed by both parties. If one part is unenforceable, the rest stays in effect. The laws of the State of Florida govern this bill of sale.

Seller

Seller

Signature

Printed name: Jordan M. Reyes

Date

Buyer

Buyer

Signature

Printed name: Priya N. Shah

Date

Signing requirements: Florida: A notary is not required. No witnesses are required. A bill of sale for ordinary goods needs no notary. A vehicle title transfer may have its own notarization rule, which is separate from this form.

Source: UCC Article 2, as adopted in Florida.

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Questions about the Florida form

Does a Florida bill of sale need to be notarized?

For ordinary goods, no. For a vehicle, follow the instructions on the Florida title. The title signature may need to be notarized or witnessed, and the bill of sale is separate.

Does Florida require a bill of sale for a car?

The title transfer is the required document. A bill of sale is useful for the price and the as-is terms. Some tag agencies ask for one when the price is unusual or the vehicle is older.

How do I report a Florida vehicle sale?

File the notice of sale with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, usually within 30 days. Keep the confirmation with your copy of the bill of sale.

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