BILL OF SALE

State of California

Date of Sale: [DATE]

[// GUIDANCE: California does not require a bill of sale for vehicle registration, but it is strongly recommended for record-keeping. California DOES require a smog certificate for most vehicle transfers. The REG 135 (Bill of Sale) form is optional but may be used.]

SELLER INFORMATION

Name: [SELLER FULL LEGAL NAME]
Address: [STREET ADDRESS]
City, State, ZIP: [CITY], California [ZIP]
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]
Driver's License #: [DL NUMBER]

BUYER INFORMATION

Name: [BUYER FULL LEGAL NAME]
Address: [STREET ADDRESS]
City, State, ZIP: [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP]
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]
Driver's License #: [DL NUMBER]

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

[___] VEHICLE

[// GUIDANCE: A valid smog certificate is required for most vehicle sales in California. Exceptions include vehicles 4 model years old or newer, diesel vehicles 1998 or older, electric vehicles, and transfers between family members.]

[___] OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY

Description: [DETAILED DESCRIPTION]
Serial Number(s): [IF APPLICABLE]

SALE TERMS

Purchase Price: $[AMOUNT]
Payment Method: ☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Other: [SPECIFY]

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

☐ AS-IS, WHERE-IS: The property is sold "AS-IS" with no warranties, express or implied.

☐ LIMITED WARRANTY: [DESCRIBE WARRANTY TERMS]

SELLER CERTIFICATION

The Seller certifies that:
1. Seller is the legal owner of the property
2. Seller has authority to sell and transfer the property
3. The property is free and clear of all liens except: [NONE / LIST]
4. For vehicles: A valid smog certificate has been provided (if required)

SIGNATURES

SELLER: _______________________________ Date: ____________
[SELLER PRINTED NAME]

BUYER: _______________________________ Date: ____________
[BUYER PRINTED NAME]

CALIFORNIA-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

☐ Smog Certificate Provided (Required for most vehicles)
☐ Release of Liability (REG 138) filed with DMV within 5 days
☐ Title signed and transferred
☐ Odometer Disclosure Statement completed (if vehicle < 10 years old)

California does not require notarization. For vehicles, the buyer must register within 10 days. Seller should file a Release of Liability (REG 138) within 5 days at dmv.ca.gov.