Template Fields
This blank bus bill of sale template for Indiana 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 bus 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 Indiana DMV within the required timeframe
Tip: Our online generator pre-fills Indiana-specific requirements so you don’t miss any required fields.
As-is sale — What You Need to Know
The vehicle is sold in its current condition with no warranty from the seller. The buyer accepts all risk of defects known or unknown at the time of sale.
Seller guidance
Include explicit "as-is" language in the bill of sale. Under UCC § 2-316(3)(a), writing "as-is" or "with all faults" in the contract effectively disclaims all implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability under UCC § 2-314. Still disclose known material defects — concealing known defects can constitute fraud even in an as-is sale.
Buyer guidance
An as-is sale gives you no recourse for undisclosed defects after closing. Order a pre-purchase inspection from a licensed mechanic before agreeing to price. Review any known issue list the seller provides and get it in writing.
Legal note (Indiana-specific)
Indiana allows private party as-is sales. The Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act (IC 24-5-0.5) prohibits deceptive acts regardless of as-is language. Indiana does not require a state safety inspection for private sales. Include conspicuous as-is language and document known defects in writing on the bill of sale.
As-is sale checklist
- Include "sold as-is, with all faults" language conspicuously in the bill of sale
- Attach a written list of known defects signed by the seller
- Complete a pre-purchase inspection before finalizing price
- Confirm odometer reading is accurate and document it
- Buyer signs acknowledgment of as-is condition
- Include conspicuous as-is language in the bill of sale
- Document all known defects in writing and have the seller sign the disclosure
- No state safety inspection required before a private sale in IN
Bus Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
0 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$5,000–$100,000
Odometer Disclosure
Not required
Safety checkpoints for bus buyers
- Verify DOT inspection history — buses have stricter inspection requirements than passenger vehicles
- Check emergency exit operation for all doors, windows, and roof hatches
- Inspect brake system including air brake components and ABS function
- Test all lighting, stop arms (school bus), and warning systems
- Confirm fire extinguisher is present, properly mounted, and inspection-current
- Verify first-aid kit and body-fluid cleanup kit are present (school bus requirement)
- Test child-check reminder system and rearmost rear-aisle alarm (where required)
- Inspect seat-frame welds and seat-back integrity for all rows
Common recall categories
BrakesEngineElectricalBody StructureEmergency Exits
On average, each bus model has approximately 3.2 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Columbus As-is sale bus template — when to file
Indiana requires title transfer within 45 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For as-is sale transactions specifically, file at BMV License Branch – Columbus (Visit https://www.in.gov/bmv for the nearest Columbus, IN office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Miss the 45-day window and Indiana 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 Columbus bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $15.00 title transfer fee plus 8.50% 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 BMV License Branch – Columbus; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.