Florida Bill of Sale

BILL OF SALE

STATE OF FLORIDA

DOCUMENT TYPE

☐ Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
☐ Vessel / Watercraft Bill of Sale
☐ General Personal Property Bill of Sale
☐ Multiple Items (Combined Bill of Sale)

Document Date: [__/__/____]

Transaction Reference Number: [________________________________]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Bill of Sale is a legally binding contract for the transfer of personal property under Florida law. For motor vehicle transactions, this document supplements but does not replace Florida DHSMV Form HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel). For vessel transactions, Florida DHSMV Form HSMV 82040 may also be required. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recommends that all bills of sale be notarized, although notarization is not strictly required by law for most transactions. Both parties should retain copies of this document for their records.

ARTICLE I: DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Bill of Sale, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

1.1 "Seller" means the party identified in Article II, Section 2.1, who holds legal title to the Property and is transferring ownership to the Buyer.

1.2 "Buyer" means the party identified in Article II, Section 2.2, who is acquiring ownership of the Property from the Seller.

1.3 "Property" means the personal property described in Article IV of this Bill of Sale, including all accessories, attachments, and appurtenances thereto, unless otherwise specified.

1.4 "Purchase Price" means the total consideration paid or to be paid by the Buyer to the Seller for the Property, as set forth in Article V.

1.5 "Closing Date" means the date on which the transfer of the Property is completed and possession is delivered to the Buyer.

1.6 "AS-IS Condition" means the Property is sold in its present condition, with all faults, and without any express or implied warranties, as permitted under Fla. Stat. § 672.316.

1.7 "DHSMV" means the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

1.8 "UCC" means the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in Florida under Title XXXIX, Chapters 671-680 of the Florida Statutes.

1.9 "Lien" means any security interest, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, charge, or claim of any kind against the Property.

1.10 "Title" means the Florida Certificate of Title issued by DHSMV, or equivalent ownership document for the Property.

ARTICLE II: PARTIES

Section 2.1 — Seller Information

Section 2.2 — Buyer Information

Section 2.3 — Co-Buyer Information (if applicable)

ARTICLE III: SALE AND TRANSFER

3.1 Agreement to Sell. The Seller hereby agrees to sell, assign, transfer, and convey to the Buyer, and the Buyer hereby agrees to purchase from the Seller, the Property described in Article IV, for the Purchase Price set forth in Article V, subject to the terms and conditions of this Bill of Sale.

3.2 Transfer of Ownership. Upon execution of this Bill of Sale and payment of the Purchase Price in full (or in accordance with the payment terms set forth herein), the Seller hereby sells, grants, transfers, and delivers unto the Buyer all of Seller's right, title, and interest in and to the Property, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and claims, except as otherwise disclosed in Article VII.

3.3 Effective Date. This transfer shall become effective on: [__/__/____] (the "Closing Date").

3.4 Delivery of Property. The Property shall be delivered to the Buyer at the following location:

Delivery Address: [________________________________]

City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]

3.5 Risk of Loss. Risk of loss shall pass to the Buyer upon:

☐ Execution of this Bill of Sale
☐ Physical delivery of the Property to the Buyer
☐ Other: [________________________________]

ARTICLE IV: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Section 4.1 — Motor Vehicle

(Complete this section if the Property includes a motor vehicle, motorcycle, mobile home, or off-highway vehicle)

Title Status / Brand:

☐ Clean Title
☐ Salvage Title (Fla. Stat. § 319.30)
☐ Rebuilt Title
☐ Flood Damage
☐ Manufacturer Buyback (Lemon Law)
☐ Reconstructed
☐ Parts Only / Certificate of Destruction
☐ Other: [________________________________]

FLORIDA NOTICE: Florida DHSMV verifies all title applications against the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) for existing title brands including salvage, rebuilt, flood, and junk designations. Out-of-state titles are flagged if prior total-loss or damage events are found. Failure to disclose a known title brand is a violation of Florida law.

Section 4.2 — Vessel / Watercraft

(Complete this section if the Property includes a vessel, boat, or personal watercraft. Florida requires titling and registration of all motorized vessels operating on Florida public waterways.)

Engine / Motor Information:

Trailer Information (if included in sale):

FLORIDA VESSEL NOTICE: Under Fla. Stat. Ch. 328, all motorized vessels operating on Florida waters must be titled and registered. A purchaser of a new or used vessel has 30 days to title and register the vessel at a county tax collector or license plate agent office. If the Hull Identification Number (HIN) is fewer or more than 12 digits, a pencil tracing of the hull number is required for verification (unless the vessel was manufactured in 1972 or earlier). For vessels purchased through a casual (private) sale, sales tax is due on the vessel, inboard motor, and trailer; however, an outboard motor and accessories may be exempt from sales tax if separately itemized and priced on the bill of sale.

Section 4.3 — General Personal Property

(Complete this section for all non-vehicle, non-vessel personal property)

Description of Property:

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

Serial Number(s) / Identifying Marks: [________________________________]

Condition of Property: [________________________________]

Accessories / Items Included:

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

Accessories / Items Excluded:

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

ARTICLE V: PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT

Section 5.1 — Purchase Price

Section 5.2 — Payment Method

☐ Cash
☐ Certified Check / Cashier's Check
☐ Personal Check (subject to clearance)
☐ Wire Transfer / Electronic Funds Transfer
☐ Money Order
☐ Financing (through lender identified in Article VII)
☐ Installment Payments (see Section 5.3 below)
☐ Trade / Barter (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Combination (describe): [________________________________]

Section 5.3 — Installment Payment Schedule

(Complete only if payment is made in installments. Note: Installment sales may create a security interest under Florida UCC Article 9.)

Late Payment Penalty: [________________________________]

Default Provisions: [________________________________]

Section 5.4 — Florida Sales Tax Disclosure

FLORIDA TAX NOTICE: Florida imposes a 6% state sales tax on the sale of motor vehicles, vessels, and certain tangible personal property (Fla. Stat. § 212.05). In addition, most Florida counties impose a discretionary sales surtax ranging from 0.5% to 2.5%. The surtax applies to the first $5,000 of the purchase price. The applicable surtax rate is determined by the county of the purchaser's residence (the address on the vehicle registration or title). In private (casual) sales, sales tax is collected by the county tax collector at the time of title transfer and registration, not by the Seller. The Buyer is responsible for payment of all applicable sales taxes. Documentary stamp tax (Fla. Stat. § 201.02) applies to documents transferring interests in real property and written obligations to pay money, but generally does not apply to a simple bill of sale for personal property.

ARTICLE VI: WARRANTIES AND CONDITION

Section 6.1 — Warranty Election

The Property is sold under the following warranty terms (select one):

☐ AS-IS / WITH ALL FAULTS — The Seller hereby disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, as permitted under Fla. Stat. § 672.316. THE BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROPERTY IS BEING PURCHASED IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, LATENT OR PATENT. THE BUYER HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY AND ACCEPTS THE PROPERTY IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. THE SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE CONDITION, VALUE, QUALITY, OR SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY. The Buyer assumes all risk as to the quality and performance of the Property.

☐ LIMITED WARRANTY — The Seller warrants the following for a period of [____] days / ☐ months from the Closing Date:

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

This limited warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Seller's liability under this limited warranty shall not exceed the Purchase Price. This limitation is conspicuous and is acknowledged by both parties.

☐ EXPRESS WARRANTY — The Seller makes the following express warranties pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 672.313:

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

Warranty Duration: [________________________________]

Warranty Exclusions: [________________________________]

Section 6.2 — Warranty of Title

Pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 672.312, the Seller warrants that: (a) the title conveyed shall be good and its transfer rightful; (b) the Property shall be delivered free from any security interest, lien, or encumbrance of which the Buyer at the time of contracting has no knowledge; and (c) the Seller has the full right, power, and authority to sell and transfer the Property.

☐ The Seller expressly disclaims the warranty of title as follows: [________________________________]

Section 6.3 — Condition Disclosure

The Seller discloses the following known material defects, damage, or conditions affecting the Property:

☐ No known material defects or conditions to disclose.

☐ The following defects, damage, or conditions are disclosed:

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

Prior Damage History: ☐ None known ☐ The following: [________________________________]

Flood Damage: ☐ No ☐ Yes — Describe: [________________________________]

Frame / Structural Damage: ☐ No ☐ Yes — Describe: [________________________________]

Smoke / Fire Damage: ☐ No ☐ Yes — Describe: [________________________________]

Recall Status: ☐ No open recalls known ☐ Open recalls exist — Describe: [________________________________]

ARTICLE VII: TITLE, OWNERSHIP, AND ENCUMBRANCES

Section 7.1 — Seller's Representations Regarding Title

The Seller represents and warrants that:

(a) The Seller is the sole and lawful owner of the Property, or is authorized to sell the Property on behalf of the owner;

(b) The Property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, and claims of any kind, except as disclosed in Section 7.2 below;

(c) No person or entity other than the Seller has any right, title, or interest in the Property;

(d) The Property has not been stolen, and the Seller has no knowledge that the Property was previously stolen;

(e) There are no pending or threatened legal proceedings, judgments, or claims that could affect the Buyer's ownership of the Property.

Section 7.2 — Existing Liens and Encumbrances

☐ There are NO existing liens or encumbrances on the Property.

☐ The following liens or encumbrances exist and will be satisfied prior to or at closing:

Section 7.3 — Delivery of Title Documents

The Seller agrees to deliver to the Buyer the following documents at or before closing:

☐ Florida Certificate of Title, properly signed and assigned on the reverse side
☐ DHSMV Form HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale)
☐ Separate Odometer Disclosure Statement (HSMV 82993, if applicable)
☐ Lien Satisfaction / Release of Lien
☐ Power of Attorney (HSMV 82995, if applicable)
☐ Vessel Title (HSMV 82040, if applicable)
☐ Manufacturer's Certificate / Statement of Origin (new vehicle/vessel)
☐ Other: [________________________________]

ARTICLE VIII: VEHICLE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

(This Article applies only to motor vehicle transactions.)

Section 8.1 — Odometer Disclosure Statement

Pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 319.225 and 49 U.S.C. § 32705:

FEDERAL AND STATE LAW REQUIRE THE COMPLETION OF THE ODOMETER STATEMENT SET OUT BELOW. FAILURE TO COMPLETE OR PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN FINES, IMPRISONMENT, OR BOTH.

The Seller states that the odometer of the vehicle described in Section 4.1 reads [________________________________] miles / ☐ kilometers, and to the best of the Seller's knowledge:

☐ The odometer reading reflects the ACTUAL mileage of the vehicle.

☐ The odometer reading reflects the amount of mileage in EXCESS OF the odometer's mechanical limits (the odometer has "rolled over").

☐ The odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage. WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY.

Odometer Disclosure Exemption: This vehicle is exempt from odometer disclosure requirements because (check if applicable):

☐ The vehicle has a model year of 2010 or older and is more than 10 years old.
☐ The vehicle has a model year of 2011 or newer and is more than 20 years old.
☐ The vehicle has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 16,000 pounds.
☐ The vehicle is not self-propelled.

PENALTY NOTICE: Any person who fails to complete or acknowledge an odometer disclosure statement as required under Fla. Stat. § 319.225 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in Fla. Stat. § 775.082 or § 775.083. Federal violations under 49 U.S.C. § 32709 may result in civil penalties up to $110,000 per violation and criminal penalties including imprisonment up to 3 years.

Section 8.2 — Florida DHSMV Title Transfer Process

IMPORTANT — FLORIDA TITLE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Seller's Obligations: The Seller must properly sign and date the title certificate on the reverse side and complete the odometer disclosure statement. The Seller should also complete DHSMV Form HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale) and notify DHSMV of the sale.

2. Buyer's Obligations: The Buyer must apply for a new title in their name at a county tax collector or license plate agent office within 30 days of purchase. The Buyer must present: (a) the properly assigned title certificate; (b) a bill of sale; (c) a valid Florida driver's license or identification; (d) proof of Florida insurance; and (e) applicable fees and taxes.

3. Fees: Title fee: $75.25 (electronic) or $77.75 (paper); registration fees vary by vehicle weight; applicable sales tax and surtax collected at time of title transfer.

4. VIN Verification: VIN verification must be performed by a licensed Florida dealer, Florida Notary Public, law enforcement officer, or authorized FLHSMV / tax collector / license plate agency employee. VIN verification is required for vehicles entering Florida from out of state.

5. Insurance: Florida law requires all registered motor vehicles to maintain minimum insurance coverage: $10,000 Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 Property Damage Liability (PDL).

6. License Plates: Florida license plates remain with the Seller. The Buyer must obtain new plates or transfer existing plates at the time of registration.

Section 8.3 — Sales Tax and Surtax

Sales tax on this vehicle transaction shall be calculated and collected as follows:

NOTE: In private sales, sales tax is collected by the county tax collector at the time of title transfer, not by the Seller. The tax rate is based on the Buyer's county of residence. The Buyer is solely responsible for timely payment of all applicable sales taxes.

Section 8.4 — Emissions and Safety

☐ Vehicle has passed Florida safety inspection (if applicable).
☐ Vehicle is exempt from inspection requirements.
☐ Other: [________________________________]

NOTE: Florida does not currently require annual vehicle safety inspections or emissions testing for private passenger vehicles.

ARTICLE IX: VESSEL / WATERCRAFT-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

(This Article applies only to vessel and watercraft transactions. Florida is a major boating jurisdiction with specific requirements under Fla. Stat. Ch. 328.)

Section 9.1 — Vessel Title and Registration Transfer

FLORIDA VESSEL TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Titling Requirement: Under Fla. Stat. Ch. 328, all motorized vessels operating on Florida public waterways must be titled and registered with the Florida DHSMV through a county tax collector or license plate agent office.

2. Transfer Deadline: The Buyer must apply for a new title and registration within 30 days of purchase.

3. Required Documents: (a) Properly assigned Florida Certificate of Title or, for untitled vessels, a bill of sale with complete vessel description including HIN and length; (b) Application for vessel title and registration; (c) Proof of sales tax payment or payment at time of transfer.

4. Titling Fees: $5.25 (electronic title), $7.75 (paper title), or $11.00 (expedited title), plus $1.00 per existing lien to record. An additional $4.00 fee applies for vessels previously registered outside Florida.

5. HIN Verification: If the Hull Identification Number (HIN) contains fewer or more than 12 characters, a pencil tracing of the hull number is required unless the vessel was manufactured in 1972 or earlier.

Section 9.2 — Vessel Sales Tax

VESSEL SALES TAX NOTICE: Florida sales tax (6%) plus applicable county discretionary surtax applies to vessel purchases. For casual (private) sales:
- Sales tax is due on the vessel, inboard motor, and trailer.
- Outboard motors and accessories may be exempt from sales tax if separately itemized and priced on the bill of sale.
- Sales tax is collected at the time of registration if not previously paid.

Outboard Motor (separately itemized, if applicable):

Accessories (separately itemized, if applicable):

[________________________________] — $ [________________________________]

[________________________________] — $ [________________________________]

[________________________________] — $ [________________________________]

Section 9.3 — Vessel Condition and Equipment

Navigation Equipment Included: ☐ GPS ☐ Radar ☐ VHF Radio ☐ Depth Finder ☐ Compass ☐ Chart Plotter ☐ AIS

Safety Equipment Included: ☐ Life Jackets (Qty: [____]) ☐ Fire Extinguisher(s) ☐ Flares ☐ Horn / Whistle ☐ Anchor ☐ First Aid Kit ☐ Throwable PFD

Additional Equipment Included:

[________________________________]

ARTICLE X: ODOMETER FRAUD AND TITLE WASHING PROTECTIONS

Section 10.1 — Anti-Fraud Representations

The Seller represents and warrants that:

(a) The Seller has not tampered with, disconnected, reset, or altered the odometer of the vehicle to reflect a lower mileage than the vehicle has actually traveled;

(b) The Seller has not engaged in "title washing" — the practice of re-titling a vehicle in a different jurisdiction to remove title brands (such as salvage, rebuilt, flood, or lemon law buyback designations);

(c) All information provided in this Bill of Sale is true, accurate, and complete to the best of the Seller's knowledge;

(d) The Seller has disclosed all known material facts regarding the history, condition, and title status of the Property.

Section 10.2 — Buyer's Remedies for Fraud

If any representation or warranty in this Bill of Sale is found to be materially false or misleading, the Buyer shall be entitled to: (a) rescission of this Bill of Sale and return of the Purchase Price; (b) actual damages, including cost of repairs, diminution in value, and incidental expenses; (c) treble damages if the fraud constitutes a violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (Fla. Stat. § 501.201 et seq.); and (d) reasonable attorney's fees and court costs as provided under Fla. Stat. § 501.2105.

ARTICLE XI: INDEMNIFICATION

11.1 Seller's Indemnification. The Seller shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Buyer from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to: (a) any breach of the Seller's representations or warranties in this Bill of Sale; (b) any liens, encumbrances, or claims against the Property existing prior to the Closing Date that were not disclosed to the Buyer; (c) any liability arising from the Seller's ownership, use, or operation of the Property prior to the Closing Date; and (d) any failure by the Seller to comply with applicable Florida laws regarding the transfer of the Property.

11.2 Buyer's Indemnification. The Buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Seller from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to: (a) any liability arising from the Buyer's ownership, use, or operation of the Property after the Closing Date; (b) any failure by the Buyer to timely register or title the Property in the Buyer's name; and (c) any taxes, fees, or penalties assessed against the Property after the Closing Date due to the Buyer's failure to comply with Florida registration and titling requirements.

11.3 Notification of Sale. The Seller is strongly advised to notify DHSMV of the sale by filing DHSMV Form HSMV 82050 to protect against liability for parking tickets, toll violations, accidents, or other incidents involving the vehicle after the sale.

ARTICLE XII: DISPUTE RESOLUTION

12.1 Governing Law. This Bill of Sale shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, including the Florida Uniform Commercial Code (Fla. Stat. Title XXXIX, Chapters 671-680) and applicable federal law.

12.2 Mediation. In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Bill of Sale, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith mediation conducted in [________________________________] County, Florida, before a mediator certified by the Florida Supreme Court. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally by the parties.

12.3 Jurisdiction and Venue. If mediation is unsuccessful, any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Bill of Sale shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of Florida, in [________________________________] County, or in the United States District Court for the [________________________________] District of Florida. Each party irrevocably submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection to venue.

12.4 Attorney's Fees. In any action to enforce or interpret this Bill of Sale, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the non-prevailing party, in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing party may be entitled.

12.5 Statute of Limitations. Any action for breach of this Bill of Sale must be commenced within the time periods specified by applicable Florida law, including the four (4) year statute of limitations for breach of sales contracts under Fla. Stat. § 672.725.

ARTICLE XIII: GENERAL PROVISIONS

13.1 Entire Agreement. This Bill of Sale constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the sale and purchase of the Property and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings, whether written or oral.

13.2 Amendments. This Bill of Sale may not be modified, amended, or supplemented except by a written instrument signed by both parties.

13.3 Severability. If any provision of this Bill of Sale is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13.4 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Bill of Sale shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving such provision. No failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy shall constitute a waiver thereof.

13.5 Binding Effect. This Bill of Sale shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.

13.6 Counterparts. This Bill of Sale may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

13.7 Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Bill of Sale shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth in Article II, by personal delivery, certified mail (return receipt requested), or recognized overnight courier.

13.8 No Assignment. The Buyer may not assign this Bill of Sale or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the Seller, except that the Buyer may assign this Bill of Sale to a financing entity providing purchase funds.

13.9 Survival. The representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnification obligations contained in this Bill of Sale shall survive the execution and delivery of this Bill of Sale and the transfer of the Property.

13.10 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to all dates and deadlines set forth in this Bill of Sale.

ARTICLE XIV: FLORIDA-SPECIFIC LEGAL PROVISIONS

Section 14.1 — Florida Lemon Law Notice

FLORIDA MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY ENFORCEMENT ACT (Fla. Stat. Ch. 681):

Florida's Lemon Law provides protection to consumers who purchase or lease new or demonstrator motor vehicles that develop defects covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Key provisions include:

• The Lemon Law applies to new motor vehicles sold or leased in Florida, including the first 24 months or 24,000 miles of operation (whichever occurs first) — the "Lemon Law rights period."
• If a defect substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle and is not corrected after a reasonable number of repair attempts, the consumer may be entitled to a replacement vehicle or refund of the purchase price.
• A violation of Chapter 681 constitutes an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Fla. Stat. § 501.204.
• A consumer may file a complaint with the Florida Attorney General's Office or the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board.
• An action under the Lemon Law must be commenced within 1 year after the expiration of the Lemon Law rights period, or within 1 year after the final action of an arbitration procedure.

If this vehicle was repurchased by a manufacturer under Florida's Lemon Law, the title must be branded as "Manufacturer Buyback" and this fact must be disclosed to the Buyer.

Section 14.2 — Florida Consumer Protection

FLORIDA DECEPTIVE AND UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT (Fla. Stat. § 501.201-501.213):

• Unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts or practices, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are declared unlawful under Fla. Stat. § 501.204.
• A consumer who has been aggrieved by a violation may bring an action to recover actual damages, plus attorney's fees and court costs (Fla. Stat. § 501.211).
• Willful violations may result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.
• Misrepresenting the condition, history, mileage, or title status of a vehicle constitutes a deceptive trade practice.

Section 14.3 — Florida Tax Considerations

NO STATE INCOME TAX: Florida does not impose a personal state income tax (Art. VII, § 5, Florida Constitution). The sale of personal property does not generate state income tax liability for either party. However, federal income tax implications may apply for certain transactions (e.g., sale of business assets at a gain).

SALES AND USE TAX: Florida imposes a 6% state sales tax on the sale of tangible personal property (Fla. Stat. § 212.05), plus applicable county discretionary surtax. The surtax applies to the first $5,000 of the purchase price and varies by county.

DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX: Documentary stamp tax (Fla. Stat. § 201.02) generally does not apply to bills of sale for personal property. It applies primarily to real property transfers and written obligations to pay money (e.g., promissory notes).

Section 14.4 — Radon Gas Disclosure

NOTE: While Florida law requires radon gas disclosure in real property transactions (Fla. Stat. § 404.056(5)), this requirement does not apply to personal property bills of sale unless a mobile home on its own land is being transferred as real property.

ARTICLE XV: SIGNATURE BLOCKS

Section 15.1 — Seller's Signature

By signing below, the Seller certifies that all information provided in this Bill of Sale is true and correct to the best of the Seller's knowledge, that the Seller has the legal authority to sell and transfer the Property, and that the Seller has read and understands all terms and conditions of this Bill of Sale.

Seller's Printed Name: [________________________________]

Seller's Signature: ________________________________________

Date Signed: [__/__/____]

Florida Driver's License / ID No.: [________________________________]

Section 15.2 — Co-Seller's Signature (if applicable)

Co-Seller's Printed Name: [________________________________]

Co-Seller's Signature: ________________________________________

Date Signed: [__/__/____]

Florida Driver's License / ID No.: [________________________________]

Section 15.3 — Buyer's Signature

By signing below, the Buyer acknowledges receipt of the Property, accepts the terms and conditions of this Bill of Sale, and acknowledges the warranty election and condition disclosures set forth herein. The Buyer further acknowledges the odometer disclosure statement (if applicable) and understands the Buyer's obligation to register and title the Property in the Buyer's name within the time periods required by Florida law.

Buyer's Printed Name: [________________________________]

Buyer's Signature: ________________________________________

Date Signed: [__/__/____]

Florida Driver's License / ID No.: [________________________________]

Section 15.4 — Co-Buyer's Signature (if applicable)

Co-Buyer's Printed Name: [________________________________]

Co-Buyer's Signature: ________________________________________

Date Signed: [__/__/____]

Florida Driver's License / ID No.: [________________________________]

Section 15.5 — Witness Signatures

(Florida does not require witnesses for a bill of sale; however, witness signatures are recommended for evidentiary purposes.)

Witness 1:

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Signature: ________________________________________

Date: [__/__/____]

Address: [________________________________]

Witness 2:

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Signature: ________________________________________

Date: [__/__/____]

Address: [________________________________]

ARTICLE XVI: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

(Florida DHSMV recommends notarization but does not strictly require it for most bill of sale transactions. Notarization provides additional evidentiary protection and is strongly recommended for high-value transactions.)

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared:

Seller: [________________________________], who is ☐ personally known to me, or ☐ who produced the following identification: [________________________________], and who, being duly sworn, acknowledged that he/she/they executed the foregoing Bill of Sale voluntarily and for the purposes stated therein.

Buyer: [________________________________], who is ☐ personally known to me, or ☐ who produced the following identification: [________________________________], and who, being duly sworn, acknowledged that he/she/they executed the foregoing Bill of Sale voluntarily and for the purposes stated therein.

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____].

________________________________________
Notary Public, State of Florida

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Commission Number: [________________________________]

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

ARTICLE XVII: SOURCES AND REFERENCES

The following sources and statutory authorities were referenced in the preparation of this Bill of Sale:

Florida Statutes

• Fla. Stat. Ch. 319 — Title Certificates (Motor Vehicles)
• Fla. Stat. § 319.225 — Transfer and Reassignment Forms; Odometer Disclosure Statements
• Fla. Stat. Ch. 320 — Motor Vehicle Licenses / Registration
• Fla. Stat. Ch. 328 — Vessel Registration and Titling
• Fla. Stat. Ch. 672 — Uniform Commercial Code: Sales (UCC Article 2)
• Fla. Stat. § 672.312 — Warranty of Title and Against Infringement
• Fla. Stat. § 672.313 — Express Warranties by Affirmation, Promise, Description, Sample
• Fla. Stat. § 672.314 — Implied Warranty: Merchantability; Usage of Trade
• Fla. Stat. § 672.315 — Implied Warranty: Fitness for Particular Purpose
• Fla. Stat. § 672.316 — Exclusion or Modification of Warranties
• Fla. Stat. § 672.725 — Statute of Limitations in Contracts for Sale
• Fla. Stat. Ch. 681 — Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act (Lemon Law)
• Fla. Stat. § 501.201-501.213 — Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA)
• Fla. Stat. § 212.05 — Sales, Storage, Use Tax
• Fla. Stat. § 201.02 — Documentary Stamp Tax
• Art. VII, § 5, Florida Constitution — No State Income Tax

Federal Law

• 49 U.S.C. § 32705 — Disclosure Requirements on Odometers (Federal Odometer Act)
• 49 C.F.R. Part 580 — Odometer Disclosure Requirements

Florida DHSMV Forms and Resources

• HSMV 82050 — Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel
• HSMV 82040 — Application for Certificate of Title for Vessel
• HSMV 82993 — Separate Odometer Disclosure Statement
• HSMV 82995 — Power of Attorney for Motor Vehicle Transactions
• HSMV 82363 — Application for Salvage Title or Certificate of Destruction
• Florida DHSMV Website: https://www.flhsmv.gov
• Florida Department of Revenue — Sales Tax: https://floridarevenue.com
• Florida Department of Revenue — Discretionary Sales Surtax (Form DR-15DSS): https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/dr15dss.pdf

This document was prepared for use on the ezel.ai platform. It is intended as a comprehensive bill of sale template for Florida transactions involving motor vehicles, vessels/watercraft, and general personal property. This template does not constitute legal advice. Parties to high-value or complex transactions should consult a licensed Florida attorney. For official DHSMV forms and current fee schedules, visit https://www.flhsmv.gov.