Florida Vehicle (DHSMV) Bill of Sale (Form HSMV 82050)

• Buyer’s information
  • Full name
  • Address
• Vehicle information
  • Odometer reading
• Sale information
  • Selling price ($)
  • Date sold

Florida law requires the seller to file a Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale after the transaction to help avoid liability for the vehicle after it is sold.

Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (Selling a Vehicle)

Go to a Florida DHSMV (Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles) office of your choice and bring the items listed below:

• Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (Form HSMV 82040): Required for the title and registration process.
• Bill of Sale or Invoice: if Florida sales tax may apply.
• Original Title: Must be presented. If held by a lienholder, a state-to-state title transfer request may be needed.
• Photo Identification: Some acceptable forms include a valid driver’s license, state-issued photo ID, or passport.
• Proof of Florida Insurance: A Florida insurance card, policy, or binder is required. Florida requires minimum coverage of:
  • $10,000 Personal Injury Protection (PIP) / $10,000 Property Damage Liability (PDL)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification

Out-of-State Purchase

• VIN Verification Form (Form HSMV 82042): 

Source: Sarasota County Tax Collector (Bringing a Vehicle to Florida)

Make an appointment for an appearance or visit without one at your nearest local Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles facility with the following:

• Application for Certificate of Vessel Title (HSMV 82040 VS), if the vessel must be titled.
• Bill of Sale, builder’s contract, Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, federal marine document, or other accepted proof of ownership.
• Florida title, properly completed for transfer, if the vessel was previously titled in Florida.
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, or equivalent builder’s statement, if the vessel is new.
• Payment for title fees, registration fees, and applicable sales tax.

Out-of-State Purchase

• Out-of-state title, properly completed for transfer, if the vessel came from a title state.
• Current out-of-state registration and Bill of Sale, if the vessel came from a state that does not title vessels.

A purchaser of a new or used vessel has 30 days to title and register the vessel.

Source: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (Vessel Titling and Registrations)