A Florida motor vehicle bill of sale allows sellers to release interest in a vehicle so the buyer can transfer the title into their name. This legal document finalizes the transaction and gives the buyer the signed title after they pay for the vehicle.
The buyer must then transfer the completed vehicle bill of sale to a Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV) service center to their name. Both the buyer and the seller are required to sign the document.
Registering a Motor Vehicle
Vehicles new to Florida must be registered with the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) within 10 days of establishing residency. Registrations are valid until midnight on the owner’s birthday.
For registration purposes, the metal plates must be attached to the vehicle, [1] and a registration certificate must be presented. [2]
Gather Required Documents
The following documents are required by the DMV Office to register your vehicle:
- Bill of Sale (Form HSMV 82050): Proof of the vehicle’s sale.
- Florida Driver’s License.
- Original Certificate of Title: Use the Application for Certificate of Title if not available.
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Proof of Insurance: According to the state’s minimum requirements: [3]
- $10,000 in no-fault or personal injury protection (PIP) insurance.
- $10,000 in property damage liability (PDL) insurance.
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- VIN and Odometer Verification (Form HSMV 82042): If the vehicle weighs more than 2,000 pounds.
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney: If someone else acts on the buyer’s behalf.
Submit Your Documents
Vehicles must be registered in person at one of the local FLHSMV offices.
Registration can be renewed for a 12-month or 24-month period. It can be done online through FLHSMV’s GoRenew service, via the MyFlorida App, or in person at one of the motor vehicle service centers.
Failing to renew registrations on the eleventh calendar day of the month succeeding the month in which it is due will result in a delinquent registration fee. [4]
Pay Registration Fees
Registration fees are classified by vehicle type and weight and can be paid at a local service center.
Florida Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample
You can download our Florida motor vehicle bill of sale template below in PDF or Word format.
