General Bill of Sale by EasyLegalDocs

Open Legal LibraryUpdated 3 Nov 2025

This General Bill of Sale template documents the transfer of ownership of an item from a seller to a buyer. It outlines the item's description, sale price, and conditions, typically stating the item is sold "as-is" without warranties or guarantees.

GENERAL BILL OF SALE

STEP 1: SELLER AND ITEM INFORMATION

I, [seller name], of [seller street address], [seller city state zip] hereby certify I am the lawful owner of the following item(s):

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

MAKE: [item make]

MODEL: [item model]

SERIAL NUMBER: [item serial number]

OTHER INFO: [item other info]

STEP 2: BUYER AND SALE INFORMATION

I, hereby and with full authority, transfer ownership of the above item(s) to [buyer name], of [buyer street address], [buyer city state zip] in exchange for payment of $/£/€ [purchase amount written] on [sale date].

STEP 3: CONDITIONS OF SALE AND PURCHASE

The Seller certifies that they are the legal owner of the above-mentioned item(s) and have the right to sell it/them. The Buyer acknowledges that they have inspected the item(s) and accept it/them in its/their current condition. The item(s) is/are sold "as-is," without any warranties or guarantees, express or implied.

STEP 4: SIGNATURES

By signing below, the Seller and Buyer acknowledge that they have read and agree to the terms of this Bill of Sale.

SELLER SIGNATURE:

DATE:

BUYER SIGNATURE:

DATE:

About this template

What is this template?

This document is a formal record of a transaction for personal goods. It is not a title document for real estate or a complex service agreement, but it contains specific fields for serial numbers and an 'as-is' disclaimer.

When should you use it?

Use this record when selling physical goods where a proof of purchase is needed, rather than a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale or a Warranty Deed.

What's inside

ClauseNameWhat it does
STEP 1SELLER AND ITEM INFORMATIONThe Seller identifies themselves and certifies they are the lawful owner of the item, including its make, model, and serial number.
STEP 2BUYER AND SALE INFORMATIONThe document records the transfer of ownership to the Buyer in exchange for a specific purchase amount paid on the sale date.
STEP 3CONDITIONS OF SALE AND PURCHASEThe Buyer accepts the items in their current condition, as the sale is strictly on an as-is basis without any warranties.

Who it's for

  • a seller transferring ownership of personal property with a serial number to a buyer
  • parties documenting a private sale of an item on an as-is basis without warranties

How long it runs and how it's signed

How long
Used once
Signed by
Seller, Buyer
Witness
Not required
Notarisation
Not required
Jurisdiction
General
Source
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Document info
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