An RV bill of sale is a written record of the sale of a recreational vehicle. It names the seller and the buyer, describes the RV, and states the price and the date. Use our free RV bill of sale template to fill it in online, or download it as a PDF or Word file and print it.
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You can use the RV bill of sale form for these types of recreational vehicles:
An RV bill of sale is the paper that shows a recreational vehicle changed hands. It records who sold the RV, who bought it, what was sold, and for how much. Both sides keep a copy as proof of the sale, and the buyer can bring it along when applying for a title.
| Document Name | RV Bill of Sale Form |
| Other Names | Travel Trailer Bill of Sale, Recreational Vehicle Bill of Sale |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 13 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 70 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF; Microsoft Word |
FormsPal's verified state data covers 49 states. The table below shows how many of them have a rule on each detail of the sale paperwork. Your own state may ask for more or less, so use the counts as a guide and check the rule that applies to your sale.
| Detail of the sale | States with a rule (out of 49) |
|---|---|
| Seller details | 24 |
| Buyer details | 23 |
| Vehicle identification, such as the VIN | 24 |
| Sale price | 24 |
| Date of sale | 16 |
| Signatures | 25 |
| Odometer disclosure | 32 |
Detailed information on a recreational vehicle, personal details of the parties, as well as their signatures are the primary requirements that must be ensured under the agreement. Upon signing the sales contract, make sure that from one to a couple of witnesses are present to sign the document for its further verification.
Check your own state's rule before you sign. These counts come from FormsPal's verified state data and are a guide, not a rule for your sale.
Yes, you can make an RV bill of sale online with FormsPal. Answer the questions in our step-by-step builder and your document is ready in minutes. You can also download the free template as a PDF or Word file and fill it in yourself. Every template on our site is free.
The template lets you add extra terms and conditions in plain words. Fill in the fields, then print the document to use at the sale. If you want a longer contract, see our vehicle purchase agreement.
You can also ask a lawyer to write an RV bill of sale for you. Expect to pay a fee for that help. However, you must prepare in advance before you address any law company for assistance. Gather the key facts about the RV you want to sell, set a fair price, and pick the date of the sale. If you are new to RV sales, working with a lawyer may take more time than you want to spend.
If you are ready to put your recreational vehicle on the market but do not know where to start, follow the seven steps below. They take you from cleaning the RV to signing the bill of sale and, if you choose, getting it notarized.
Step 1. Prepare Your House on Wheels
Clean your RV inside and out, and fix anything that is broken. You can hire a professional cleaner or buy cleaning supplies. Then take clear photos of the interior and the exterior. A short video helps too.
Step 2. Determine the Value of Your RV
Next, find out what your RV is worth. Several websites can help you set a fair asking price before you list it. Popular choices are:
Each site has tools to help you estimate the value of your RV. You can also browse classified ads for similar RVs to see what the market offers.
Step 3. Advertise Your Recreational Vehicle
Post your ad on popular online ad portals and on offline listings. These sites list RVs for sale:
Step 4. Show Your Mobile Home to the Prospective Buyer
Once a few buyers show interest, set a date to show your RV. Ask each buyer a few questions, such as why they want this type of RV. If you reach an agreement, talk about when you will finalize the sale.
Step 5. Close the Deal
Once you and the buyer agree on the terms, it is time to close the sale. As the seller, bring the paperwork for the RV, such as the title, inspection reports, and warranty.
The buyer pays you the agreed price.
Step 6. Sign the RV Bill of Sale
Once you and the buyer have the paperwork ready, fill out the bill of sale together. Each side should bring a copy of an ID or driver's license to confirm who they are. The bill of sale should list:
Step 7. Obtain Notary Acknowledgement
A notary public certifies the signatures and affixes a notarial seal. Notarization is required in 11 of the 49 states FormsPal's verified state data covers. Check your own state's rule before you decide to skip this step.
Follow these steps to fill in the RV bill of sale template made by our team. The steps follow the form from top to bottom, and the form takes about 13 minutes to finish. If your local authorities offer a standard form, use that one instead.
Step 1: Indicate the date when document is created.
Step 2: Enter the seller’s and buyer’s specifics:
Step 3: Enter the particulars of the RV:
Step 4: At this point, you should specify the way you will receive money for the offer.
Enter the purchase date and the total price of the RV. Then mark the type of sale:
Then, indicate the way the buyer pays:
Last, mark whether the price includes all applicable taxes.
Step 5: Go through standard terms and make sure that all parties have an understanding of them.
The seller confirms that they are indeed the owner of the RV described in the document and they have the right to sell it based on the price in the form. The seller also confirms that there are no liens on the vehicle and that the information provided in the Bill of Sale is true, accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge
These usually say that the buyer acquires the object sold in “as-is” condition and is responsible for it after the purchase is finished.
Step 6: Put your signature(s) in the corresponding fields.
The purchaser is generally not requested to sign the document. However, it is recommended to have the form signed by all sides. As an extra safety measure, you could have one or two individuals attest the process and sign the form.
Step 7: Notarize the form
Notarization is not required in 14 of the 49 states FormsPal's verified state data covers. A notary acknowledgment is one more way to guard against disputes.
The original document copy has to be given to the purchaser because they will likely require it to get a title to their newly bought RV. There are two approaches here: you must either complete and sign a pair of identical documents or make a copy for the seller to store.
The title is a separate document from the bill of sale. In 28 of the 49 states covered, the rules deal with title transfer, the step that moves ownership to the new owner. In 6 of the 49 states covered, the seller must sign over the title and hand it to the buyer.
Some rules set a clock for this step. Of the 49 states covered, 2 state the title transfer period in days, from 5 to 15 days depending on the state. Another 2 state a title application deadline in calendar days, from 20 to 30 calendar days depending on the state. Use the deadline calculator to count the days from your sale date.
Here are quick answers to common questions about an RV bill of sale. The state counts come from FormsPal's verified state data, which covers 49 states. Check your own state's rule before you rely on a count.
It depends on your state. In 27 of the 49 states FormsPal's verified state data covers, a bill of sale is among the documents the rules require. In 9 of the 49 states covered, a bill of sale is not required, and in 7 of them there is no statute on the question.
A signed bill of sale still gives both sides written proof of the sale.
Take a photo of the signed bill of sale and keep a copy with your RV records.
Notarization rules differ by state. In 14 of the 49 states FormsPal's verified state data covers, notarization is not required, and in 11 of them it is required. In 28 of the 49 states covered, there is no statute on notarization.
After a bill of sale form for a recreational vehicle is filled out, it is highly advised to get it certified in the presence of a state notary and witnesses. A notary acknowledgement adds the notary's certificate and seal to your signatures.
Yes. The form works for these types of recreational vehicles:
On average it takes about 13 minutes. The template has 70 fillable fields, and you can save your progress and finish on any device.
In 13 of the 49 states covered, a handwritten bill of sale or your own form is acceptable. A typed document from the template is easier to read, and it keeps every detail in one place.
In 21 of the 49 states covered, the rules call for a lien release. In 3 of the 49 states covered, existing liens must be disclosed. Ask the lender for a written release before the sale closes.
In 32 of the 49 states covered, the rules call for an odometer disclosure. If your state asks for it, add the mileage next to the vehicle details.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
