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• What is a Bill of Sale?

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  The bill of sale, for most vehicle transactions, ranks as the most important document between a buyer and seller. It serves as a sale’s legal verification. If you’re the buyer, a vehicle bill of sale form is your proof of purchase. In most states, you need it for registering and titling purposes. It validates ownership and allows your state to accurately assess the vehicle’s tax.   Whereas if you’re the seller, a car bill of sale form legally documents that ownership of your former vehicle has changed hands. Though not required, keeping a copy on file is highly recommended. It protects against any questions of liability should the new owner immediately accrue traffic tickets or be involved in a collision. Most auto bill of sale forms require the following..

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• Is there such a thing as a generic bill of sale?

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  Generic bills of sale do exist and are readily available from a variety of online sources with downloading convenience. But before pursuing a generic car bill of sale, be sure your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) does not mandate using one of its own state-specific forms. This will spare you registration delays. Even if your state does not require an auto bill of sale form, it’s always smart to keep one for your files regardless if you’re the seller or buyer. Generic bill of sale forms are available through third-party..

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• I lost my Bill of Sale in Texas, what can I do?

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  No need to fret. There are no bill of sale mandates in Texas for registering and titling a vehicle. An auto bill of sale form is only for your own records. If you’d feel better about having a car bill of sale on file, contact the seller about the possibility of obtaining a copy. Since Texas requires titling a vehicle within 20 days of purchasing, chances are good you still have the seller’s contact information and he or she has the bill of sale readily..

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• Where can I get a Bill of Sale form?

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  Usually states provide for more than one way to get a Bill of Sale. All states allow you to order a bill of sale through a third-party provider, while a very few allow you to order one from the DMV over the phone. Most states do allow you to get a bill of sale when you go in to the DMV, and about half the states have a downloadable form that you can find online. Find out your options in the chart below:..

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• Can I Get a Free Bill of Sale?

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  It all depends on your place of residence. If you live in a state that requires a bill of sale for registering a vehicle, your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will more than likely offer this form for free.  If so, you can either pick up a car bill of sale form from your local DMV office, or, more than likely, download it from your state’s DMV Web site. If, by chance, your state does not offer a free bill of sale form and you are required to submit one (or just feel more secure having one on file for your personal records), you can find many generic bill of sale forms online through third-party..

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