Updated August 15, 2022
A California bill of sale is an official document to record the sale of personal property between a buyer and seller. Commonly used for vehicle transfers, a bill of sale is required to be signed by the seller. The buyer will be required to obtain a copy and use the bill of sale for accounting and registration purposes ( DMV office ).
A purchase and sale may only be enforceable if there is a written contract (bill of sale) for items of $500 or more in value ( COM § 2201 ).
Forms (3)
Vehicle/Boat Bill of Sale
(Form REG 135)
– This document will prove the sale and transfer of ownership of a boat or vehicle.
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Firearm Bill of Sale
– This form will prove sale or trade-in complete agreement between all involved parties of a gun.
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General Bill of Sale
– This form will provide proof that a negotiated sale or trade of any item or items and that a sale or trade has been executed in complete agreement between all involved parties.
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Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale (Form REG 135) ;
- bbin电竞官网官方永久ment of Facts (Form REG 256) ;
- Signed Certificate of Title (if lost or damaged, use Application for Duplicate or Transfer Title );
- Application for Title or Registration (Form REG 343) ;
- Valid California Driver’s License;
- Smog and Emissions Inspection from an accredited station ;
- Release of Liability (Form REG 138) , sent by the seller within five (5) days of sale to notify the bbin电竞官网官方永久;
- Registration Fees (rates may vary);
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Proof of Insurance with
Minimum Requirements
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- $15,000 for injury/death of one person;
- $30,000 for injury/death of more than one person;
- $5,000 for property damage;
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form REG 260) , if an agent shall represent the vehicle owner in titling or registering matters.
Boat/Vessel Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale (Form REG 135) ;
- bbin电竞官网官方永久ment of Facts (Form REG 256) ;
- Application for Vessel Certificate of Number (Form BOAT 101) ;
- Original Certificate of Title (if lost or damaged, use Application for Duplicate or Transfer Title )
- Valid California Driver’s License or Government-issued ID;
- Vessel Registration Fees (rates may vary); and
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form REG 260) , if an agent shall represent the vessel owner in titling and registering matters.