When should I use the private sale page?
Use this page when your electric vehicle sale in Florida fits a private sale scenario. It walks you through the specific disclosures and details that apply to this type of transaction.
Private sale — Florida
Florida Electric Vehicle bill of sale for private sale
Complete your Florida electric vehicle bill of sale for a private sale transaction. Enter buyer and seller details, vehicle information, and generate a signed PDF in minutes.
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What to know about private sale sales in Florida
You are responsible for disclosing known defects, providing an accurate odometer statement, and delivering a clean title. Once the bill of sale is signed and funds received, remove the vehicle from your insurance and notify your DMV of the transfer.
What to include in your bill of sale
- Full legal names and addresses for both buyer and seller.
- Electric Vehicle make, model, year, VIN, and current mileage.
- Agreed sale price, payment method, and transaction date.
- Any private sale-specific disclosures required in Florida.
Seller guidance
You are responsible for disclosing known defects, providing an accurate odometer statement, and delivering a clean title. Once the bill of sale is signed and funds received, remove the vehicle from your insurance and notify your DMV of the transfer.
Buyer guidance
Run a title search or VIN history report (NMVTIS, CARFAX) before handing over funds. Confirm the seller is the titled owner and the title is free of liens. Take possession of the signed title on the day of sale.
Florida-Specific Note
Florida private sales are subject to 6% state sales tax plus any applicable county discretionary surtax. The buyer pays the tax at the county tax collector when applying for the title. Complete HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title). Florida does not require a state vehicle inspection for private sales.
Legal considerations
Florida private sales are subject to 6% state sales tax plus any applicable county discretionary surtax. The buyer pays the tax at the county tax collector when applying for the title. Complete HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title). Florida does not require a state vehicle inspection for private sales.
Checklist for this transaction
- 1Verify the seller name matches the title exactly
- 2Confirm no open liens via your state DMV or NMVTIS
- 3Complete federal odometer disclosure (vehicles <10 years old)
- 4Sign and date the bill of sale with both parties present
- 5Transfer title and notify DMV within your state deadline
- 6Complete HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title)
- 7Buyer pays 6% sales tax plus county surtax at the tax collector office
- 8No state vehicle inspection required for private sales in Florida
Need the printable workflow?
Use the main Florida electric vehicle bill of sale flow when you are ready to generate the completed document.
Open Florida Electric Vehicle bill of saleFrequently asked questions
Why does the private sale scenario have its own page?
Different sale scenarios — such as private party, dealer, or gifted transfers — have different documentation requirements. This page focuses on what buyers and sellers need for a private sale transaction specifically.
What should be included in this bill of sale?
Include the buyer and seller details, vehicle identifiers, sale price, date, signatures, and any notes specific to the private sale transaction.
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