A Georgia bill of sale is a written record that a seller handed a vehicle, boat, firearm or other item to a buyer for an agreed price. It names both parties, describes the item and carries their signatures. This page offers a free Georgia vehicle bill of sale in PDF, the Georgia title rules that go with it, and a step-by-step guide to filling it out.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Georgia law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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| Document Name | Georgia Vehicle Bill of Sale Form |
| Other Names | Georgia Car Bill of Sale, Georgia Automobile Bill of Sale |
| DMV | Georgia Department of Revenue |
| Bill of Sale Required? | For a vehicle that is 1985 or older and does not require a title[1] |
| Title Law | O.C.G.A. § 40-3-32(a)[3] |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 7 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 25 |
A bill of sale in Georgia comes in five types of form: vehicle, trailer, boat, firearm and general. Each type asks for the details that suit its item, such as the parties’ contact information and the purchase price. Choose the type that matches what you are selling, then download the PDF template for it below. You can also browse all of our bill of sale forms.
Georgia bill of sale for a motor vehicle records the sale of a car, truck or other vehicle. A signed copy gives both sides a record of the price and the date. In practice, the buyer usually pays taxes, registration fees and other charges.
| Alternative Name | Car Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Georgia trailer bill of sale is signed by the parties to record the sale of a trailer. Many buyers bring a copy when they register the trailer, along with paperwork such as a photo ID, proof of insurance and the title application.
| Alternative Name | Utility Trailer Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Georgia boat bill of sale records the details of a boat sale. Along with the Hull Identification Number (HIN), list the boat’s model, make, year and condition in your document.
| Alternative Name | Vessel Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Georgia bill of sale for a firearm records the date and terms of a firearm sale. It usually lists the firearm’s caliber, model and make, the details of both parties (including driver’s license numbers) and the price of the gun.
| Alternative Name | Gun Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Georgia general bill of sale is a flexible form for private sales that have no dedicated template. If a specific form fits your sale, use that one instead. A general form works well for large equipment, machinery or tools.
| Alternative Name | Generic Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Georgia requires a bill of sale when the vehicle is 1985 or older and does not require a title.[1] A seller transfers ownership of a vehicle with the certificate of title.[2] The seller must also sign an assignment and warranty of title to the buyer and deliver the title when the vehicle is delivered.[3]
O.C.G.A. § 40-3-32(a) sets out the seller’s duty in these words:
If an owner transfers his interest in a vehicle other than by the creation of a security interest, he shall, at the time of delivery of the vehicle, execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee in the space provided therefor on the certificate of title or as the commissioner prescribes and cause the certificate and assignment to be delivered to the transferee.
In plain words, the “transferee” is the buyer, and to “execute” an assignment is to sign it. The seller signs in the space on the title and makes sure the buyer receives the certificate and the assignment.
The Georgia Department of Revenue’s Form T-7 guidance covers these points about the sale paperwork:
The same guidance says all recorded liens and security interests against the previous owner must be released.[2]
The FormsPal Georgia motor vehicle bill of sale template has ten steps, and you fill them in this order. It records the date, the seller, the buyer, the vehicle, the price and payment, and the signatures. Its last page is an acknowledgment block for a notary. The page numbers below refer to the PDF template, which you can fill in with our online PDF editor.
Write the date of the bill of sale on the DATE line at the top of page 1.
Enter the seller’s name, street address, city, state and zip code, telephone number and email address.
Enter the same five items for the buyer.
Write the seller’s and buyer’s names in the sentence, then fill in the vehicle details:
Enter the purchase date and the total purchase price in U.S. dollars.
Check one option. Choices are payment in full on the purchase date, a trade-in, a deposit with the date of the balance, or a gift with no payment. A trade-in asks for the buyer’s vehicle details and any added payment.
Select one payment method: cash, check (with the check number), cashier’s check or money order. Then check whether taxes are included in the price or not.
Read this section before you sign. It holds the seller’s confirmation of ownership and of no liens, the as-is terms and the entire-agreement clause. There is nothing to fill in.
The seller, the buyer and a witness each sign, add the date and print their name on their own line.
Page 4 is a notary acknowledgment. If you use it, sign before the notary, who completes the county, date, officer name, the name of the person appearing, and the signature and seal.
After the sale, the buyer has 30 days from the date the vehicle was purchased or transferred to apply for a Georgia title at the buyer's County Tag Office, and a penalty applies to late applications.[4] Fees and requirements change, so confirm the current steps with the office before you go. Buyers commonly bring the items below.
A signed GA bill of sale gives the seller a dated record of who bought the vehicle and for how much. It gives the buyer proof of what they paid. The form also lists the vehicle’s year, make, model and color. Both sides can keep a copy.
If you only have a bill of sale, read how to get a vehicle title with a bill of sale.
Odometer Discrepancy Affidavit is usually attached to the bill of sale and certifies whether there are any discrepancies regarding the odometer reading.
Certification of Inspection is used to inspect the vehicle registered in another state or country that does not issue titles.
Application for Voluntary Registration Cancellation is used to cancel your registration if your vehicle is stolen, junked, or sold to a dealer.
Used to apply for a firearm carry license in Georgia.
A seller transfers ownership of the vehicle with the certificate of title, and the odometer reading at the time of the transfer is recorded.[2] A bill of sale is required when the vehicle is 1985 or older and does not require a title.[1]
You need the certificate of title and the odometer reading at the time of the transfer.[2] The seller signs the title over to the buyer and delivers it.[3] All recorded liens and security interests against the previous owner must be released.[2]
Georgia has no statute that requires a bill of sale to be notarized. The FormsPal template has an optional acknowledgment block on page 4 if you want a notary to witness the signatures.
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General information, not legal or tax advice.
