Tom Acker — Automotive Transaction Specialist at BillOfSaleNow

About Tom Acker

Tom spent fifteen years as a licensed used-car dealer before transitioning to private-party sale documentation research. He brings firsthand knowledge of dealer licensing requirements, vehicle condition disclosure standards, and the practical documentation gaps that lead to post-sale disputes. At BillOfSaleNow, Tom focuses on making the private-party sale process as transparent and dispute-resistant as possible.

Tom Acker’s work at BillOfSaleNow ensures that every guide, form, and template published on the site reflects current legal standards and DMV procedure for the states they oversee. All content is reviewed against primary sources — state vehicle codes, DMV publications, and federal regulations under 49 CFR — before publication. Updates are issued when statutes change, DMV fee schedules are revised, or new transfer procedures are introduced. This review cycle is the foundation of the editorial accuracy commitment on every state-specific bill of sale page.

Areas of Expertise

Specialized knowledge areas that inform Tom Acker’s editorial review of BillOfSaleNow content.

State Specialty

Tom Acker reviews BillOfSaleNow content for the following states. Each state guide is verified against the relevant state vehicle code and DMV publication.

• Ohio Bill of Sale — reviewed by Tom Acker
• Michigan Bill of Sale — reviewed by Tom Acker
• Pennsylvania Bill of Sale — reviewed by Tom Acker
• Georgia Bill of Sale — reviewed by Tom Acker

Primary Legal Sources Referenced

The following authoritative sources inform the content Tom Acker reviews and maintains on BillOfSaleNow. Each citation is verifiable through the linked primary source — federal regulations, state codes, and official DMV publications.

1. 49 CFR Part 580 — Odometer Disclosure Requirements
2. UCC Article 2 — Sale of Goods (Cornell LII)
3. Ohio BMV — Title Transfer
4. Pennsylvania DMV — Title and Registration

Articles Reviewed by Tom Acker

Tom Acker reviews and maintains the following state-specific bill of sale guides. Each page is updated when state statutes or DMV procedures change.

• Ohio Car Bill of Sale
• Ohio Motorcycle Bill of Sale
• Michigan Car Bill of Sale
• Michigan Motorcycle Bill of Sale
• Pennsylvania Car Bill of Sale
• Pennsylvania Motorcycle Bill of Sale
• Georgia Car Bill of Sale
• Georgia Motorcycle Bill of Sale

Editorial Contact

For editorial inquiries, press requests, citation verification, or corrections related to content Tom Acker reviews, contact the BillOfSaleNow editorial team at hello@billofsalenow.com. Include the URL of the page in question and the specific section or statute you are referencing. Press and editorial requests typically receive a response within two business days.