Template Fields
This blank van 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 van 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.
Trailer sold separately — What You Need to Know
A trailer is being transferred separate from the towing vehicle. Trailers often have different titling rules than motor vehicles, including different weight thresholds that trigger title requirements.
Seller guidance
Many states require trailers to be titled and registered separately from the towing vehicle once they exceed a weight threshold (commonly 1,000–3,000 lbs GVWR). If your trailer has a title, complete the title transfer. If it does not (because it is below the threshold), a bill of sale is the primary ownership document.
Buyer guidance
Confirm whether the trailer is titled in your state and whether the seller has the title. If moving the trailer across state lines, check the destination state's titling threshold — you may need to obtain a title even if the selling state did not require one. Verify the VIN or HIN plate on the trailer matches the title or documentation.
Legal note
Trailer titling requirements are set by state law. For example, California requires titling for trailers over 1,500 lbs unladen weight. Texas requires titling for trailers over 4,000 lbs GVWR. Some states (e.g., North Dakota) title all trailers regardless of weight. Boat trailers are often subject to a combined boat/trailer registration. Federal VIN requirements under 49 CFR Part 565 apply to trailers with a GVWR exceeding 10,000 lbs.
Trailer sold separately checklist
- Determine if your state requires a title for the trailer's weight class
- Confirm the trailer VIN or HIN matches the title or existing registration
- Prepare a bill of sale specifically for the trailer (separate from any tow vehicle)
- Check the destination state's titling threshold if moving across state lines
- Complete odometer exemption note (trailers are exempt from odometer disclosure)
Van Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
4.1 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$5,000–$35,000
Odometer Disclosure
Required
Safety checkpoints for van buyers
- Test all sliding door mechanisms and automatic closing features
- Check rear entertainment system and climate controls if equipped
- Verify Stow ’n Go or fold-flat seating operation
- Inspect power liftgate struts and sensors
- Confirm all child-seat LATCH anchors in second and third rows
- Test rear A/C blower function on dual-zone systems
- Verify backup camera and parking sensors operate correctly
- Check all exterior lights including high-mount stop lamp
Common recall categories
ElectricalPower TrainAirbagsDoors/LatchesFuel System
On average, each van model has approximately 3 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Ocoee Trailer sold separately van template — when to file
Florida requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For trailer sold separately transactions specifically, file at Tax Collector – Ocoee (Visit https://www.flhsmv.gov for the nearest Ocoee, FL office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. 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 Ocoee bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $75.00 title transfer fee plus 7.50% 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 Tax Collector – Ocoee; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.