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California Bill of Sale Forms

Use our California Bill of Sale to record the sale of any item and protect both buyer and seller.

Updated May 25, 2023 | Legally reviewed by Brooke Davis

A California Bill of Sale records the official sale of any personal item, such as a vehicle, boat/vessel, or firearm. A completed and signed bill of sale is legal proof that ownership of the documented item has been transferred to the buyer and that the seller has been paid the agreed-upon amount.

A Bill of Sale is

💡Required that you have a completed bill of sale before you register the vehicle

❌Not required to be notarized or witnessed

❌Not required for sales between California-licensed dealers

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  • Bill of Sale - By Type (5)
  • Vehicle Registration Forms
  • Boat Registration Forms
  • Firearm Registration Forms
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Bill of Sale – By Type (5)

california vehicle bill of sale template

A document that attests to the transfer of a used car from one owner to another, either as a sale or a gift.

Vehicle Bill of Sale

Boat Bill of Sale California template

A document that legally transfers the ownership of a boat or other watercraft from a seller to a buyer.

Boat Bill of Sale

California Trailer Bill of Sale template

A document used to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) and register it

Trailer Bill of Sale

california firearm bill of sale

A legal document that records the sale of a firearm between two parties—a seller and a buyer.

Firearm Bill of Sale

California Motorcycle Bill of Sale Template

A document used to record the transfer of a motorcycle and prevent fraudulent sales in the state of California.

Motorcycle Bill of Sale

Vehicle Registration Forms

  • Application for Title or Registration (Form REG 343)
  • Bill of Sale (Form REG 135)
  • California driver’s license
  • Proof of vehicle insurance
  • Registration fees
  • Signed certificate of title
  • Statement of Facts (Form REG 256) – required to identify certain aspects and the vehicle’s condition.
  • Smog and emissions inspection

If the vehicle is less than ten years old, you must also provide a record of the odometer mileage.

If you register a trailer, you need to submit the Verification of Vehicle (Form REG 31) and Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Application and Certification (REG 4017) Form together with other required documents.

Boat Registration Forms

  • Bill of sale
  • Application for Vessel Certificate of Number Form
  • Hull Identification Number
  • California Certificate of Ownership or an Out-of-State Title
  • Statement of Facts Form

Firearm Registration Forms

In California, private-party sales are subject to the Dealer’s Record of Sale (DROS) [1] process and must be completed through a licensed California dealer. This process includes providing proof that the buyer is over 21 years of age and undergoing a 10-day waiting period.

In addition to this, you will need the following documents:

  • Bill of Sale
  • Handgun Safety Certificate
  • California Driver’s License or Identification Card for both buyer and seller
  • Firearm details, such as make, model, and serial number
  • Proof of residency, such as a rental agreement or utility bill

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  1. https://des.doj.ca.gov/forms/DROS_Worksheet_BOF-929.pdf

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