Gifted Car Bill of Sale Template

Gifted Car Bill of Sale Template

1. Gift Transfer and Vehicle Identification

This Gifted Car Bill of Sale (“Bill of Sale”) documents the transfer of the vehicle described below as a gift.

Date of Gift Transfer: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Location of Transfer (City, State/Province, Country): [Location]

2. Donor (Giver) Information

Donor Full Legal Name: [Donor Full Name]
Donor Address: [Street Address, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]
Donor Phone: [Donor Phone Number]
Donor Email: [Donor Email Address]

3. Recipient (New Owner) Information

Recipient Full Legal Name: [Recipient Full Name]
Recipient Address: [Street Address, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]
Recipient Phone: [Recipient Phone Number]
Recipient Email: [Recipient Email Address]

4. Relationship Between Donor and Recipient

Relationship (for example: parent, child, spouse, sibling, friend, other): [Relationship Description]

5. Vehicle Information

Year: [Vehicle Year]
Make: [Vehicle Make]
Model: [Vehicle Model]
Body Style: [Sedan / Coupe / SUV / Truck / Van / Other]
Color: [Vehicle Color]
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [Vehicle VIN]
License Plate Number: [License Plate Number]
Odometer Reading (Miles or Kilometers): [Odometer Reading]
Odometer Unit: [Miles / Kilometers]

6. Nature of Transfer and Declared Value

The Donor states that the vehicle described in Section 5 is being transferred to the Recipient as a gift and that no payment is required or expected in return.

Purchase Price Paid by Recipient: [0]

Declared Value of Vehicle for Record Purposes (if needed for tax or registration): [Currency and Amount]

7. Odometer Disclosure

To the best of the Donor’s knowledge, the odometer reading stated in Section 5 reflects:

☐ The actual mileage of the vehicle
☐ Mileage in excess of the mechanical limits of the odometer
☐ The odometer reading is not the actual mileage (odometer discrepancy)

If required, the parties should complete any separate odometer disclosure statement in addition to this Bill of Sale.

8. Liens and Encumbrances

The Donor states that, as of the Date of Gift Transfer:

☐ The vehicle is free and clear of all liens, loans, and other encumbrances.

☐ The vehicle is subject to the following lien or security interest:
Lienholder Name: [Lienholder Name]
Lienholder Address: [Lienholder Address]
Loan/Account Number: [Loan or Account Number]

If there is an existing lien, the Donor and Recipient should separately agree how the lien will be paid and released and what documents will be provided to complete clear transfer of title.

9. Vehicle Condition and “As-Is” Transfer

Unless specifically stated otherwise in this Section 9, the vehicle is transferred “as is” and “with all faults.”

By signing this Bill of Sale:

• The Recipient acknowledges having had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle or have it inspected.

• The Donor does not make any promises or guarantees regarding the condition, performance, or fitness of the vehicle for any particular purpose, except as written below.

Optional Limited Warranty (complete only if the Donor is providing a warranty):

☐ The Donor provides the following limited warranty:
Warranty Description: [Warranty Description]
Warranty Start Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Warranty End Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

If no warranty is described in this Section 9, the transfer remains “as is.”

10. Taxes, Fees, and Registration

Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing:

• The Recipient is responsible for any taxes, registration fees, title transfer fees, or similar charges related to receiving the vehicle as a gift.

• The Recipient is responsible for registering the vehicle and transferring the title into the Recipient’s name within the time required by local law.

11. Transfer of Ownership

The Donor hereby gives, transfers, and conveys to the Recipient all rights, title, and interest in and to the vehicle described in Section 5 as a gift, without monetary payment, subject only to any lien or encumbrance disclosed in Section 8.

The Recipient accepts the vehicle as a gift and agrees to take ownership as of the Date of Gift Transfer stated in Section 1.

12. Additional Terms (Optional)

The Donor and Recipient agree to the following additional terms, if any:

[Additional Term 1]
[Additional Term 2]
[Additional Term 3]

13. Acknowledgments

Donor’s Acknowledgment
The Donor certifies that the Donor is the lawful owner of the vehicle or has authority to transfer it, that the information in this Bill of Sale is true and correct to the best of the Donor’s knowledge, and that the vehicle is being given to the Recipient as a gift.

Recipient’s Acknowledgment
The Recipient certifies that the Recipient has reviewed this Bill of Sale, understands and accepts the terms of the gift, and acknowledges receipt of the vehicle and any available keys, title documents, and related paperwork.

14. Signatures

Donor Signature: _______________________________
Donor Printed Name: [Donor Full Name]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

Recipient Signature: _______________________________
Recipient Printed Name: [Recipient Full Name]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

15. Witness / Notary (If Desired or Required)

Witness Signature (optional): _______________________________
Witness Printed Name: [Witness Full Name]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

Notary (if required by local law):

State/Province of: [State/Province]
County of: [County]

Subscribed and sworn before me on this _____ day of __________, 20, by [Donor Full Name] and [Recipient Full Name].

Notary Public Signature: _______________________________
Notary Printed Name: [Notary Name]
My Commission Expires: [Date]
Notary Seal (if applicable)