Private sale receipt (bill of sale) for a car or other item – free template (UK)

When you sell privately, the goods must match your description and you must not mislead the buyer. Unlike a shop, a private seller does not have to guarantee quality, so selling "as seen" is normal. For a car, tell the DVLA online that you have sold it and give the buyer the green "new keeper" slip (V5C/2).

Legal basis: Sale of Goods Act 1979, ss. 12 and 13 (the quality terms in s. 14 apply only to business sellers); Misrepresentation Act 1967; DVLA: "Sell or transfer a vehicle" · Legal position: October 2026

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Receipt and bill of sale

Seller
Priya Sharma, 14 Elm Road, Leeds LS6 2AB
Buyer
James Whitfield, 7 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE
Goods
Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost, blue, 2018
Registration number
YA18 KXP
VIN
WF0DXXGAKDJR12345
Mileage at sale
48,200 miles
Price
£6,450.00, paid in full by bank transfer
Date of sale
31 October 2026

The seller confirms receipt of the full price. The goods are sold as seen, in their present condition, by a private seller. The seller confirms that they own the goods and have the right to sell them, that there is no outstanding finance or other charge on them, and that the description above is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

Known faults or damage: Small dent on the rear bumper. Air conditioning needs regassing.

The seller will tell the DVLA about the sale today and has given the buyer the new keeper slip (V5C/2). From the date and time of sale the buyer is responsible for tax, insurance and any fines.

Time of handover: ________

Seller
Buyer

Created with Pflichtblatt (pflichtblatt.com). General guidance under the law of England and Wales, legal position as of October 2026. Not legal advice. Please check that it is up to date and fits your situation.

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What does “Sold as seen” mean?

A private seller does not have to guarantee quality, so private sales are usually "as seen". But the item must match your description, you must own it and you must not hide or lie about faults.

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