Document Category
Bills of Sale
A bill of sale records the transfer of ownership of personal property from a seller to a buyer. It identifies the parties, describes the item being sold, states the price and payment terms, and records the condition the item was sold in. If the buyer will pay over time, pair the bill of sale with a promissory note.
Documents in this category
Motor Vehicle Bill Of Sale
Bill of sale forms for private sales of vehicles, boats and watercraft, and general personal property. Record the parties, the item, the price, and the condition it was sold in.
General Bill Of Sale
Bill of sale forms for private sales of vehicles, boats and watercraft, and general personal property. Record the parties, the item, the price, and the condition it was sold in.
Boat And Watercraft Bill Of Sale
Bill of sale forms for private sales of vehicles, boats and watercraft, and general personal property. Record the parties, the item, the price, and the condition it was sold in.
Frequently asked questions
What does a bill of sale do?
It records that ownership of a specific item passed from one party to another on a particular date, for a stated price. It documents the terms both parties agreed to, including the condition of the item at the time of sale.
Which bill of sale should I use?
Use the Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale for cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Use the Boat and Watercraft Bill of Sale for vessels, motors, and trailers. Use the General Bill of Sale for other personal property such as equipment, furniture, livestock, or electronics.
What if the buyer is financing the purchase with me?
Use a bill of sale for the transfer of ownership and a promissory note for the repayment promise. They are separate instruments that work together in a seller-financed deal.
Does Locke Direct provide legal advice?
No. Locke Direct is a document-production service, not a law firm. Documents are generated from the information you provide and are intended to be reviewed by legal counsel of your choice before use.
Can I move from one document to a related one?
Yes. Each product page links to a handful of genuinely related documents for the same kind of transaction (for example, a bill of sale often pairs with a promissory note when payment is deferred).
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Last reviewed July 29, 2026.