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Generic Bill of Sale Form - Massachusetts
What Is a Massachusetts Bill of Sale?
A Massachusetts Generic Bill of Sale is a document used to substantiate the fact of the legal transfer of an item from one party to another. It can be used during the sale of all kinds of property, including furniture, electronics, jewelry, bicycles, and others. Most often, this form is filled out to document the sale of personal property between private parties and in cases when no specific form is available.
Alternate Names:
- Bill of Sale;
- General Bill of Sale.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not offer any state-issued form which can be used to record the details of the sale of personal property. You can use any template that fits your purposes. Download the form through the link below or use our customizable online template to build a personalized Massachusetts Bill of Sale to fit your specific situation .
Do You Need a Bill of Sale in Massachusetts?
You are not required to fill out this form every time you sell or buy any personal property within the state. However, if you sell or buy anything costly it is advisable to document the details of your deal. A properly created Bill of Sale is reliable evidence that can guard both parties of the deal from possible fraudulent claims.
To secure the safety of your legal interests, use the following guidelines when creating the document:
- Provide the full names of all parties of the deal. If there are several sellers or buyers, specify all of them. It is recommended to enter the driver's license numbers and physical addresses of all parties as well;
- Provide a full description of the item you sell. Depending on the item, you may indicate the make, model, year, size, color, serial number, and other details that help to identify the item unmistakably;
- The laws of the state oblige each seller to inform the buyer about all defects of the item the seller knows about. To prove the buyer knew about the defects, you are advised not just to inform the buyer verbally, but to list them in the document;
- Specify the terms of the deal. At a minimum, you have to provide the date of the sale and the sales price. If your agreement includes any special terms, describe them in this document. For example, if the payment is made in several transactions, indicate the date of each transaction and the amount due;
- Sign the document and ask the buyer to sign it as well.
Does a Bill of Sale Have to Be Notarized in Massachusetts?
The laws of Massachusetts do not require you to notarize the form, as the signatures of both parties are enough to finalize the deal. However, you can notarize your document if you would like to have some extra protection. Prepare a copy of the document for each party of the deal.
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