When should I use the financed vehicle page?
Use this page when your side by side sale in Florida fits a financed vehicle scenario. It walks you through the specific disclosures and details that apply to this type of transaction.
Financed vehicle — Florida
Florida Side by Side bill of sale for financed vehicle
Complete your Florida side by side bill of sale for a financed vehicle transaction. Enter buyer and seller details, vehicle information, and generate a signed PDF in minutes.
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What to know about financed vehicle sales in Florida
If you are selling as a private party offering financing (seller financing), the transaction is governed by the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Regulation Z (12 CFR Part 1026). You must provide the buyer a written disclosure of APR, finance charge, amount financed, total payments, and payment schedule. Failure to comply can expose you to civil liability.
What to include in your bill of sale
- Full legal names and addresses for both buyer and seller.
- Side by Side make, model, year, VIN, and current mileage.
- Agreed sale price, payment method, and transaction date.
- Any financed vehicle-specific disclosures required in Florida.
Seller guidance
If you are selling as a private party offering financing (seller financing), the transaction is governed by the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Regulation Z (12 CFR Part 1026). You must provide the buyer a written disclosure of APR, finance charge, amount financed, total payments, and payment schedule. Failure to comply can expose you to civil liability.
Buyer guidance
When financing through a bank or credit union, your lender will place a lien on the title. You will not receive a clear title until the loan is paid off. Under TILA, you have the right to a written disclosure of all loan terms before signing. Review the APR and total cost of financing carefully.
Florida-Specific Note
Florida records liens electronically through the ELT system. The buyer must maintain Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance ($10,000 minimum) plus lender-required collision and comprehensive. Under FL Statute § 319.24, the lienholder must release the lien within 10 days of final payoff.
Legal considerations
Florida records liens electronically through the ELT system. The buyer must maintain Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance ($10,000 minimum) plus lender-required collision and comprehensive. Under FL Statute § 319.24, the lienholder must release the lien within 10 days of final payoff.
Checklist for this transaction
- 1Obtain pre-approval letter or lender commitment before finalizing sale price
- 2Confirm lender's payoff instructions if seller has an existing lien
- 3Record the new lienholder on the title at the DMV
- 4Review TILA disclosure for APR, finance charge, and payment schedule
- 5Retain a copy of the signed bill of sale and loan documents
- 6Maintain PIP insurance ($10,000 minimum) plus lender-required coverage
- 7Verify lien is recorded in the Florida ELT system
- 8Lienholder releases title within 10 days of final payoff
Need the printable workflow?
Use the main Florida side by side bill of sale flow when you are ready to generate the completed document.
Open Florida Side by Side bill of saleFrequently asked questions
Why does the financed vehicle 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 financed vehicle 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 financed vehicle transaction.
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