A bill of sale should include the vehicle information such as the make, model, year, VIN (vehicle identification number), and the odometer reading at the time of the sale. You also will need to include the buyer and seller information on your auto bill of sale form; this will include info such as the name and address, and the signature's of both buyer and seller. The last thing Connecticut requires to be on your auto bill of sale form is the selling price and the date the vehicle was sold.
You can obtain a bill of sale (H-31 form) from your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) for a "print fee", my DMV in Florida has charged me over ten dollars for one of these "print fees". When the bill of sale is completed, the purchaser must present the completed form to the Motor Vehicle Department with other forms required for proper registration. The best thing to do is go online and download an auto bill of sale kit that includes instructions and all the forms you need for the same price.
At any time you can obtain a copy of the original Bill of Sale once it's filed by filing a Copy Records Request (Form J-23), which you can request to be mailed to you. Connecticut courts charge a twenty-dollar fee for a Copy Records Request, and usually takes about four to six weeks to receive a copy of the Bill of Sale that you specifically requested.
A Bill of Sale is not simply limited to an automobile; you can use a Bill of Sale to sell a boat, vessel, motorcycle, a motor vehicle, or other motorized vehicle.
An auto bill of sale is a simple form used to document the sale of a vehicle. It's always a good idea to create a bill of sale for your records even if your local DMV doesn't require it to transfer the title. This is because it's a legal agreement and can be enforced if the sale is disputed afterwards. It also can be used to prove the date that ownership of the vehicle was transferred.
To make an auto bill of sale you can go online and download a fillable one for your state. It should include a description of the vehicle and it's make, model, VIN, and current mileage. Lawyers say to always state that the vehicle was sold 'as is' so that your protected even further from future claims from the buyer. I've even heard a lawyer joke that you should write no returns and/or exchanges like some stores do on their signs.
Once you've created a solid auto bill of sale that you both agree too then sign and make copies for you both. If you want to place it in your county's records then you both need to go down to the notary to get it notarized.
After you've protected yourself by creating a bill of sale you can now sell your vehicle. Your next step though will be to contact the DMV to find out what you need to do to give them proper notice of the sale.
Disclaimer: This article has been written for information and interest purposes only. The information contained within this article is the opinion of the author only, and should not be construed as legal advice or used to make legal decisions. Consult an attorney in your area if you're seeking legal advice.
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