Template Fields
This blank utv bill of sale template for Florida contains the following sections:
Seller Info
Name, address, phone, email
Buyer Info
Name, address, phone, email
Vehicle Details
Year, make, model, color, body
VIN & Odometer
17-digit VIN, current mileage
Sale Terms
Price, payment method, date
Disclosures
As-is status, known defects
Signatures
Buyer/seller lines with date
Notarization
Notary block if state requires
How to Fill Out This Template
- 1Print the blank template on US Letter paper
- 2Enter the utv details exactly as they appear on the title
- 3Record the odometer reading at the time of sale
- 4Agree on the sale price and fill in the payment terms
- 5Both parties sign and date in the presence of each other
- 6File the completed form with your local Florida DMV within the required timeframe
Tip: Our online generator pre-fills Florida-specific requirements so you don’t miss any required fields.
Auction sale — What You Need to Know
The vehicle is purchased through a public or private auction. Auction sales are typically as-is with no warranty, and the buyer may not receive the physical title on the day of purchase. The auction house or seller provides a bill of sale as proof of purchase pending title delivery.
Seller guidance
Auction sellers must disclose known material defects and any title issues before bidding opens. If the vehicle has a salvage, rebuilt, or branded title, this must be disclosed prominently in the auction listing. Reserve the right to require a deposit or full payment before releasing the vehicle. Provide the buyer a signed bill of sale and a copy of the title (or title assignment) once payment clears.
Buyer guidance
Auction vehicles are sold as-is — inspect thoroughly before bidding if possible. Verify the title is present and free of liens before the auction closes. If the title will be delivered after the sale, ensure the bill of sale documents the VIN, purchase price, and the seller's agreement to transfer clear title. Do not pay registration or sales tax until you have confirmed title delivery.
Legal note
Auction sales are governed by UCC Article 2 (§ 2-328 — sale by auction) and applicable state motor vehicle transfer laws. Under UCC § 2-328(3), each lot is a separate sale. An "as-is" disclaimer under UCC § 2-316 is effective in auction sales. Many states require the auction house to be a licensed dealer (e.g., California Business and Professions Code § 11700). Title branding laws require disclosure of salvage, flood, or lemon law buyback status.
Auction sale checklist
- Verify the vehicle title is present, clean, and matches the VIN before bidding
- Confirm any title branding (salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon) is disclosed in the listing
- Inspect the vehicle in person or hire a third-party inspector before the auction
- Obtain a signed bill of sale from the auction house or seller on the day of purchase
- Confirm the title delivery timeline in writing if the title is not available same-day
- Pay applicable sales tax and registration fees within your state deadline
UTV Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
0 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$5,000–$25,000
Odometer Disclosure
Not required
Safety checkpoints for utv buyers
- Verify ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) is intact and unmodified
- Check seat belt function for all seating positions
- Inspect half doors and nets for proper latching
- Test differential lock and selectable drive modes
- Confirm headlights, taillights, and brake lights all function
- Verify parking brake holds the vehicle on a 15-degree slope
- Check that windshield (if equipped) is rated and unmodified
- Test horn and warning beeper function
Common recall categories
SteeringFuel SystemFire HazardSuspensionSeat Belts
On average, each utv model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Gresham Auction sale utv template — when to file
Florida requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For auction sale transactions specifically, file at Florida DMV – Gresham (Visit https://www.flhsmv.gov to find the nearest Gresham office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Florida FL does not require a notarized bill of sale, but HSMV 82050 (or odometer disclosure) may require notarization depending on vehicle year. Miss the 30-day window and Florida typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Gresham bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $75.00 title transfer fee plus 6% sales tax on the purchase price.
Template reminder. Whether you keep your template as a blank template you fill in by hand, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Florida DMV – Gresham; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.