Selling a used car as a Florida dealer: the paperwork

Selling used cars in Florida means working with paperwork from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Florida’s main title application is HSMV 82040, Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration.

Each form below links straight to flhsmv.gov, starting with the ones nearly every sale needs. We check every link weekly.

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Forms for nearly every sale

HSMV 82040

Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration

Florida’s application for a certificate of title, original or transfer, with or without registration, submitted to a tax collector office or license plate agency.

Open on flhsmv.gov (opens in a new tab)

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

HSMV 82050

Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale

Florida’s notice of sale and/or bill of sale for a motor vehicle, mobile home, off-highway vehicle or vessel.

Open on flhsmv.gov (opens in a new tab)

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Forms for specific situations

Not affiliated with the Florida HSMV. Not legal advice. Forms change; always confirm with the state.