A bill of sale records that personal property — a vehicle, equipment, furniture, or other goods — changed hands for a stated price. This California-oriented sample helps individuals and small businesses create a simple written record with as-is language and optional vehicle fields. It is a sample template pending attorney review, not a DMV form, and not legal advice.
Who it is for. Private sellers and buyers of used goods in California, small shops documenting equipment sales, and parties who want a bilingual receipt-style agreement. Vehicle transfers still require official DMV title and registration steps; this document does not replace those filings. Real estate uses deeds, not a personal-property bill of sale.
California themes in general terms. Sales of goods involve contract basics: identify the parties, describe the property, state the price and payment method, and allocate risk. As-is sales are common for used items but must not hide known fraud. Vehicle transfers typically involve odometer disclosures, VIN identification, and title assignment through the Department of Motor Vehicles; smog and parking-ticket issues can also arise. Warranty disclaimers interact with consumer-protection rules when a seller is a dealer rather than a casual private party. Notarization is sometimes requested by parties even when not strictly required. This page does not complete your DMV transfer or tax filings.
What is included. Seller and buyer fields, property description, price, payment notes, as-is and clear-title sample clauses, optional VIN/odometer/vehicle fields, and signature lines. Guided EN/ES flow with print/PDF/DOCX output; English controls if both versions exist.
How to use it. Fill out the wizard, preview, pay $9 one-time, then follow any separate title, tax, or licensing steps that apply to the item you sold.
List serial numbers, mileage, and accessories so both sides agree on what was sold. For vehicles, complete the separate title paperwork promptly and confirm whether a smog certificate is required in your county. Keep the signed bill of sale with your records for tax and dispute purposes. This page is general information only and is not a DMV instruction manual.
Pricing is $9 one-time with no subscription. Preview free, then unlock the download through Stripe if you want to keep the file. CaliFormas is not a law firm.
CaliFormas is not a law firm. This page provides general information only.
Before you start
- Buyer and seller full names and addresses
- Item description (make/model/serial or clear identifying details)
- Sale price and payment method
- Date of sale and delivery / pickup location if relevant
- Any as-is / warranty notes you intend to state
What you get
- Filled sample document you can preview before paying
- Download as PDF and Microsoft Word (DOCX)
- Bilingual English / Spanish questionnaire and document options
- Short instructions cover with the sample (pending attorney review)
- One-time Stripe checkout — no subscription