A Virginia bill of sale is a legal document used to transfer ownership of an item from one person to another, according to the specific laws of the state of Virginia.
Unlike a receipt you receive from a business, a bill of sale is typically used between two private individuals selling or purchasing some personal property.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in Virginia. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of Virginia.
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of Virginia and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Trailer Bill of Sale
Use a Virginia firearm bill of sale to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of Virginia, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.
Firearm Bill of Sale
A document to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of Virginia. By detailing information about the bike being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (VSA-5) (for vehicles older than five years)
- Vehicle Registration Application (VSA 14)
- Application for Certificate of Title and Registration (Form VSA 17) for purchases of a new vehicle
- Assignment of Title by Owner or Application for New Owner Certificate of Title and Registration
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin for purchases of a new vehicle
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin for purchases of a new vehicle
- Vehicle Price Certification
- Record of successful vehicle inspection (for buyers in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, Prince William, or Stafford counties; or in the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, or Manassas Park) [1]
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (when an agent represents the buyer or seller)
- Proof of payment of all titling and registration fees
- Proof of insurance
- Valid driver’s license or state ID
- Proof of residency
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Application for Watercraft Certificate of Title and Certificate of Number (Registration)
- Current title statement (if transferred within Virginia)
- Original Manufacturer’s or Importer’s Certificate of Origin completed by the dealer (buyers who buy boats registered for the first time)
- Previous title or possibly the previous registration (for buyers purchasing boats from other states)
- Receipts showing payment of taxes and fees
Sample
Below is an example of a Virginia bill of sale form.
