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California Vehicle Bill of Sale

A vehicle bill of sale records the seller, the buyer, the VIN, the price, and the odometer reading of a private car sale in California. California does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized; signing before a notary is optional extra proof. The California DMV provides Form REG 135 (Bill of Sale); this page gives you a printable template that records the same sale terms.

Fill in the parties, the vehicle, and the terms, and download a printable California vehicle bill of sale in Word and PDF. It documents your sale; it does not replace the title transfer paperwork California requires.

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California bill of sale requirements

California vehicle bill of sale requirements at a glance
NotarizationNot required; notarizing is optional extra proof
Official state formThe California DMV provides Form REG 135 (Bill of Sale)
Odometer disclosureFederal rules (49 CFR Part 580) require the seller to disclose the mileage at transfer for most vehicles less than 20 model years old; the official disclosure is normally made on the title itself

Verify before you rely on it

Title transfer practices change, and county offices can have their own requirements. Confirm the current California requirement with the DMV before you rely on this bill of sale for a title transfer.

How this template works in California

Answer guided questions about the seller, the buyer, and the vehicle, enter the odometer reading, and download a printable California bill of sale ready to sign at the handover, in Word and PDF. Both parties should keep a signed copy.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Vehicle Bill of Sale page.

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