A bill of sale is a document that transfers ownership of personal property from a seller to the buyer. It acts as a basic agreement for sale of goods, and a sales receipt. .A Bill of Sale also constitutes a record of the transaction for both the seller and buyer. It can provide the seller with a record of what has been sold, to whom, when, and for what price.
Most bill of sale forms should contain the following information:
- Amount of consideration paid for the transfer of title and date of purchase.
- Name and address of Seller
- Name and address of Buyer
- Specific information about the asset being transferred from the seller to the buyer.
- Guarantee from the seller that the item is free from all claims and offsets.
- Any representations or warranties
- Signature of the seller(s)
- Signature of a notary public.