District of Columbia Bill of Sale Generator
Create legally compliant DC-specific bills of sale for vehicles, boats, and general property. Free, fast, and tailored to District of Columbia DMV requirements.
District of Columbia Bill of Sale Requirements
Notarization Required
DC requires notarization for both buyer and seller signatures on all vehicle and boat sales.
Vehicle Excise Tax
DC charges 6% excise tax on vehicle purchases. This must be paid when registering the vehicle.
Title Transfer Required
A bill of sale is required when transferring a vehicle title at the DC Department of Motor Vehicles.
30-Day Registration
You must register your vehicle with DC DMV within 30 days of purchase or move to the district.
Vehicle
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles
Create DC Vehicle Bill of Sale →Boat
Watercraft, boats, jet skis, and marine vessels
Create DC Boat Bill of Sale →General Property
Furniture, electronics, equipment, and personal items
Create DC General Bill of Sale →How to Use Your District of Columbia Bill of Sale
Generate Your Document
Choose your asset type above and fill in the required information. Our generator will create a DC-compliant bill of sale.
Get Notarization
Both buyer and seller must sign the bill of sale in front of a notary public. DC requires notarization for all vehicle and boat transactions.
Submit to DC DMV
Bring the notarized bill of sale, Form 411 (Application for Certificate of Title), current title, proof of insurance, and ID to a DC DMV service center within 30 days.
Pay Excise Tax and Fees
DC requires 6% excise tax on the purchase price. The title fee is $26. You can pay these fees at the DMV when registering the vehicle.