1. Parties
- Seller: [[Seller Full Name]], address [[Seller Street Address]], [[Seller City]], GA [[Seller ZIP]], telephone [[Seller Phone]], email [[Seller Email]].
- Buyer: [[Buyer Full Name]], address [[Buyer Street Address]], [[Buyer City]], GA [[Buyer ZIP]], telephone [[Buyer Phone]], email [[Buyer Email]].
- Seller represents that Seller is the sole legal owner of the vehicle with full right and authority to transfer title and that no other party holds an ownership interest except as disclosed.
2. Vehicle Description
- Year: [[Vehicle Year]].
- Make: [[Vehicle Make]].
- Model: [[Vehicle Model]].
- Body style / trim: [[Body Style or Trim]].
- Color: [[Vehicle Color]].
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): [[VIN]].
- License plate (if applicable): [[Current License Plate Number and State]].
- Title number / state of title (if known): [[Title Number or State]].
- Odometer reading at time of sale: [[Odometer Reading]] miles.
- Additional equipment, options, or notes: [[Accessories, Aftermarket Items, or Other Description]].
3. Purchase Price and Payment Terms
- Total agreed purchase price: $[[Purchase Price]].
- Payment method: [[Cash / Personal Check #XXXX / Cashier's Check / Wire Transfer / Other]] paid in full on [[Payment Date]].
- Amount received at signing: $[[Amount Paid at Signing]].
- Balance due (if any): $[[Balance Due]] payable by [[Balance Due Date]].
- Trade-in vehicle (if any): [[Trade-in Year Make Model, VIN, Allowance Amount]] applied toward purchase price.
- The purchase price is the full consideration; no other payments or conditions apply except as written.
4. Odometer Disclosure (Federal and Georgia Requirements)
- Seller certifies that to the best of Seller's knowledge the odometer reading of [[Odometer Reading]] miles is the actual mileage the vehicle has traveled, unless one of the following is checked:
- The odometer reading is not the actual mileage; warning: odometer discrepancy.
- The odometer reading reflects the mileage in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits.
- The vehicle is exempt from odometer disclosure because it is twenty (20) model years old or older (or otherwise exempt under 49 CFR Part 580).
- Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has reviewed the odometer disclosure and accepts the stated mileage.
- This disclosure complies with the federal Truth in Mileage Act (49 U.S.C. § 32705) and 49 C.F.R. Part 580, and Georgia DOR requirements for secure title transfer documents.
5. Title, Liens, and Encumbrances
- Seller warrants that the vehicle is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances except as follows: [[Lien Holder Name, Amount Owed, or "None"]].
- If a lien exists, Seller will provide a lien release or payoff statement at or before delivery.
- Seller will execute any documents required to release the title or assign the title to Buyer, including any Georgia title reassignment or MVD secure power of attorney if title is held by lienholder.
- Buyer acknowledges responsibility for any TAVT (Title Ad Valorem Tax) due upon titling the vehicle in Georgia. TAVT is a one-time tax calculated on the value of the vehicle and is paid at the county tag office when applying for title; no separate sales tax applies to this casual sale under current Georgia rules (post March 2013 TAVT system).
6. Condition of Vehicle and As-Is Terms
- The vehicle is sold in its current "AS-IS" condition, with all faults, without any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or other express or implied warranties, except any written warranty provided separately by a dealer (if applicable).
- Seller discloses all known material defects, damage history, title brands (salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon), or mechanical issues: [[Known Defects, Damage, Brands, or "None known to Seller"]].
- Buyer confirms that Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle, obtain independent inspection, or review maintenance records prior to purchase: [[Inspection Notes or "Buyer declined inspection"]].
- Seller has not made any oral or written representations about the vehicle other than those contained in this Bill of Sale.
7. Delivery and Possession
- Seller will deliver possession of the vehicle, keys, title documents, owner's manual, and maintenance records (if any) to Buyer on [[Delivery Date]] at [[Delivery Location, City, GA]].
- Risk of loss transfers to Buyer upon delivery and receipt of payment in full.
- Seller will provide the signed title (or secure reassignment) and this Bill of Sale to Buyer at delivery.
8. Title Transfer Obligations
- Buyer is solely responsible for submitting the required title application, this Bill of Sale, odometer disclosure, proof of insurance, and payment of TAVT and fees to the appropriate Georgia county tag office within the required timeframe (generally seven (7) business days for casual sales per MVD guidance).
- Seller will cooperate in signing any additional MVD forms required for transfer.
- If the vehicle is subject to emissions testing requirements in the buyer's county, Buyer will handle compliance.
- Georgia title must be applied for using Form MV-1 or equivalent and supporting documents including Form T-7 style bill of sale information.
9. Representations and Warranties of Seller
- Seller is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has legal capacity to enter this transaction.
- The VIN and vehicle description are accurate and match the physical vehicle.
- There are no pending legal claims, repossessions, or theft reports affecting the vehicle known to Seller.
- All information provided by Seller in this Bill of Sale is true and complete to the best of Seller's knowledge.
10. Buyer Acknowledgments and Responsibilities
- Buyer accepts the vehicle as-is and assumes full responsibility for all post-sale maintenance, repairs, insurance, registration, and operation.
- Buyer will obtain minimum liability insurance as required by Georgia law before operating the vehicle on public roads.
- Buyer understands that failure to title and register timely may result in penalties, inability to operate legally, or other consequences.
11. General Provisions
- This Bill of Sale constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements.
- No modification of this Bill of Sale shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
- If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force.
- This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.
- Electronic signatures and counterparts are permitted and shall have the same effect as originals.
12. Signatures
Seller Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Name]]
Buyer Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Name]]
Witness (optional but recommended): ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]
Printed Name: [[Witness Full Name]]
Notary Acknowledgment (optional for private party; may be required for certain MVD filings or lien releases):
State of Georgia
County of [[County]]
On this [[Date]], before me personally appeared [[Seller Full Name]] and [[Buyer Full Name]], known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes therein stated.
Notary Public Signature: ________________________________
Printed Name: [[Notary Name]]
My Commission Expires: [[Notary Expiration]]
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> ⚠️ Template - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. Verify current Georgia MVD / DOR requirements, TAVT rates, title timelines, and any county-specific rules before use. [[Seller Full Name]], [[Buyer Full Name]], [[Purchase Price]], [[Odometer Reading]], [[VIN]], and other bracketed tokens are placeholders for user-supplied values. Consult official Georgia DOR Motor Vehicle Division resources and a qualified professional for your specific transaction.
Primary Sources and References (as of June 2026):
- Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division: dor.georgia.gov (T-7 Bill of Sale guidance, title transfer procedures)
- O.C.G.A. § 40-3-21 (title application timeframes and requirements)
- O.C.G.A. § 40-3-31 (title assignment and notarization)
- 49 U.S.C. § 32705 and 49 C.F.R. Part 580 (federal odometer disclosure)
- Georgia TAVT rules and casual sale treatment (post-2013)
- County tag office instructions for MV-1 and supporting documents
- Confirm the exact TAVT percentage using the Georgia DOR TAVT estimator for the specific vehicle value and buyer status.
- Attach copies of front and back of title (if available), current registration, and any lien release.
- Both parties should retain fully signed originals of this Bill of Sale and all transfer documents.
- For dealer sales, additional disclosures, warranty statements, and dealer-specific forms may apply.
- Update odometer disclosure checkboxes accurately before signing; false statements carry federal and state penalties.
- If the vehicle is 20 model years or older, mark the exempt box and note "exempt" on the odometer line where applicable.
- Verify buyer and seller identifications match the names on the title documents.
