Florida Car Bill of Sale: HSMV 82050 + Requirements

Florida combines its bill of sale and notice of sale into a single state form (HSMV 82050). The form is recommended for private vehicle transfers and serves as both the seller's release-of-liability filing and the bill of sale documentation.

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Is a bill of sale required in Florida?

Recommended. Florida's title transfer process focuses on the title (paper or e-Title) and HSMV 82050. Using HSMV 82050 satisfies both the bill-of-sale role and the seller's notice to the FLHSMV.

Notarization

Not required for HSMV 82050. Florida e-Title transfers may require both parties to be present at a tax collector or tag agency.

State-specific form

HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle) is Florida's combined form. Available at flhsmv.gov.

The form must include:

Seller's full legal name, address
Buyer's full legal name, address
Vehicle year, make, model, VIN
Odometer reading on date of sale
Sale price
Date of sale
Both signatures

Sales tax implications

Florida state sales tax: 6% + county discretionary surtax (max 1.5%). Major counties:

Miami-Dade: 7% (state 6% + county 1%)
Orange (Orlando): 6.5% (state 6% + county 0.5%)
Hillsborough (Tampa): 7% (state 6% + county 1%)
Duval (Jacksonville): 7.5% (state 6% + county 1.5%)
Broward: 7% (state 6% + county 1%)

The buyer pays at the tax collector at title transfer.

State-specific seller disclosures

Odometer disclosure: federally required for vehicles under 20 years old
Plate removal: Florida plates stay with the seller — remove immediately at the meet-up
Salvage title brand: Florida brands titles permanently for salvage; cannot retitle as clean
No general emissions testing: Florida doesn't require periodic emissions inspection
e-Title workflow: most Florida titles are paperless; both parties typically meet at a tax collector or tag agency for transfer

Where to file

The buyer files at any county tax collector office or private tag agency within 30 days of sale. The seller files HSMV 82050 within 30 days at flhsmv.gov.

For the full state title transfer walkthrough, see the Florida title transfer guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a bill of sale in Florida?

Recommended. HSMV 82050 (Florida's combined Notice of Sale + Bill of Sale form) satisfies the requirement.

Does Florida require a notarized bill of sale?

No.

What's the sales tax on a private car sale in Florida?

6% state + county discretionary surtax. Total typically 6–7.5% depending on county. Miami-Dade is 7%; Duval (Jacksonville) is 7.5%.

What's HSMV 82050?

Florida's combined Notice of Sale + Bill of Sale form. The seller files within 30 days; both seller and buyer keep a copy.

Where do I file the bill of sale in Florida?

At any county tax collector office or private tag agency. Within 30 days of sale.

Do I need to remove plates when I sell a car in Florida?

Yes, immediately at the meet-up. Florida plates stay with the seller.

What's an e-Title in Florida?

Florida's paperless title (default since 2013). For private sales, both parties typically meet at a tax collector or tag agency to process the e-Title transfer.

What if I lost the title in Florida?

For paper titles, apply for a duplicate at any tax collector. For e-Titles, log in to MyDMV at flhsmv.gov.

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