Vehicle Sale Agreement

A Vehicle Sale Agreement is a document that can be used to lay out the details of the sale of a vehicle from a Seller to a Buyer. Using this Agreement, the Buyer and Seller can outline the terms and conditions of the sale and describe the vehicle that is being sold. This document can be used to sell a four-wheeled vehicle such as a car or van, a motorcycle, or a boat. The Agreement also contains provisions about the basic logistics of the sale, such as the price and delivery details.

Although a Sales Agreement can be as detailed or as general as required by the parties, it is a best practice to include pertinent information about the warranty, as well as broader legal clauses covering what may happen in case of a dispute. Having a well-written Vehicle Sale Agreement can help protect one or both of the parties in case there is a problem with the sale.

This document is to be used specifically for the sale of vehicle, such as a car, motorcycle, or boat. To create an agreement regarding the sale of other types of merchandise, use a Sale of Goods Agreement. To create an agreement regarding the sale of residential or commercial property, use a Property Sale Agreement.

How to use this document

You can use this document if you are a Seller who is selling a vehicle or a Buyer looking to purchase a vehicle from a Seller. In this document, you'll be able to enter pertinent identifying details, such as the Parties' respective addresses and contact information. You will also input the most important characteristics of the agreement between the Parties, like a description of the vehicle, pricing, and delivery information. Finally, the Seller must disclose the odometer reading and either affirm the accuracy of the reading or explain reasons why the odometer reading may be inaccurate.

This Vehicle Sales Agreement will help you cover everything that needs to be addressed before the sale of the goods goes through. Once this document has been completed, the seller should transfer the title to the vehicle to the buyer in the particular manner required by the state in which the car will be located after purchase. More information about this process can be found on the state Department of Motor Vehicles website.

Applicable law

Vehicle Sales Agreements, like general purpose Sales Agreements, in the United States are generally subject to both federal law and specific state laws, which cover general contract principles like formation and mutual understanding. Federal law dictates that a Vehicle Sales Agreement must include a disclosure by the Seller of the vehicle's odometer reading at the time of the sale. Further, state laws cover commercial transactions and business. For example, in Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Wyoming, and West Virginia, a Vehicle Sales Agreement must be certified by a notary.

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