Florida Bill of Sale, HSMV 82050 & Title Transfer

Florida requirements

• Florida publishes an official combined form, HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel; our general bill of sale is a general-purpose record of the transaction itself.
• The form is submitted to the local tax collector office; filing the notice of sale documents that the seller has sold the vehicle.
• The buyer must apply for a certificate of title within 30 days after delivery of the vehicle; a 20 dollar additional fee applies for late filing (Fla. Stat. 319.23).
• Title work is administered by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and handled locally through tax collector offices.
• HSMV 82050 includes the odometer disclosure statement that is required for motor vehicle transfers.
• The form has no notary block; Florida does not require a notarized bill of sale for a vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to transfer a title in Florida?

The buyer must file the title application within 30 days after delivery of the vehicle or consummation of the sale under Fla. Stat. 319.23. Filing late adds a 20 dollar fee on top of the normal title fees.

Why should a Florida seller file HSMV 82050?

The notice of sale portion creates an official record with the state that the seller sold and delivered the vehicle on a given date, which helps separate the seller from tickets, tolls, and liability arising after the sale. It is filed with the local tax collector office.

Official sources

• https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/319.23
• https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/82050.pdf