Dog Bill of Sale

A puppy sale is where written terms matter most: what shots it has had, what the breeder guarantees about health, and what happens if the buyer can no longer keep the dog.

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1 Seller and buyer

Seller full name

Buyer full name

Seller address

Buyer address

2 The dog

Name

Breed

Sex

Date of birth

Color

Microchip no.

Registry (AKC, UKC) no.

Vaccinations / deworming given

Health guarantee (days)

3 Price and terms

Sale price (USD)

Paid by

Date of sale

City of sale

This is a gift (no money changes hands)

Sold "as is", no warranty

Seller confirms no liens or loans

Add notary block

Add witness line

Special terms (optional)

Original · Seller

Dog Bill of Sale

I, __________________________ ("Seller"), of ________________________________, in exchange for the sum of $____________ (______________________________ dollars), paid by cash, the receipt of which is acknowledged, sell and transfer to __________________________ ("Buyer"), of ________________________________, the following dog:

Name	______________
Breed	______________
Sex	______________
Date of birth	______________
Color	______________
Microchip no.	______________
Registry (AKC, UKC) no.	______________
Vaccinations / deworming given	____________________________
Health guarantee (days)	____________________________

Terms

The dog is sold "as is, where is", with no warranty, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect it and accepts it in its present condition.

The Seller states that they are the lawful owner, that the dog is free of all liens, loans and encumbrances, and that they have the right to sell it.

Signed on ____________________.

Seller signature	Buyer signature
Seller printed name	Buyer printed name

What a dog bill of sale should include

Breed, sex, date of birth and microchip number
Vaccination and deworming record
Health guarantee: how long, what it covers, what the remedy is
Registration status (full or limited)
Any spay/neuter or return-to-breeder terms

Not giving any promises about condition? Keep the as-is clause ticked. Need a notary? See which states require one.

After you both sign

Make two copies. Each side keeps a signed original or copy.
Seller: keep your copy with your records for at least three years.
Buyer: keep the bill of sale as your proof of ownership.

Questions people ask

Do puppy lemon laws apply?

About 20 states have "puppy lemon laws" letting buyers return or recover vet costs for a dog found sick shortly after sale; most apply to dealers and breeders who sell above a set number of litters. Put your own guarantee in writing either way.

Limited or full registration?

Limited AKC registration means offspring cannot be registered. If you sell on limited registration, say so in the bill of sale.

Dog bill of sale by state

Pick your state for the agency, official form number and notary rules. The generator above works for every state.

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