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A Utah bill of sale is a document that is used as proof of ownership of an item. A bill of sale does not need to be notarized in the State of Utah.
The most commonly used bills of sale for Utah include a general bill of sale, a bill of sale for a motor vehicle, a bill of sale for a boat, and a bill of sale for a gun.
Writing a Utah bill of sale doesn't take much time. Regardless of the type of Utah bill of sale that you need, there's some general information you must include. The differentiating factor is in how the item is described. You'll learn how to properly describe the items for each commonly used bill of sale below. First, let's review the elements in each bill of sale.
A Utah general bill of sale is used for items that aren't classified as a motor vehicle, boat, or gun. Examples of items you'd sell with this form include, but are not limited to, a bookcase, furniture, clothing, and used electronics. To describe the item, include the following information if it is available:
A Utah bill of sale for a motor vehicle is provided by the Utah State Tax Commission. If you choose to write your own, you should include:
The Utah State Tax Commission is very clear on their bill of sale that a bill of sale alone does not act as proof of ownership. You also need the title.
A Utah bill of sale for a boat is provided by the Utah State Tax Commission. If you write your own, it should include:
The Utah State Tax Commission does not consider a bill of sale as proof of ownership unless you also have the certificate of title.
A Utah bill of sale for a gun is a personal record. It needs:
If the gun is part of a trade, make sure that you list the make, model, caliber, and serial number of every gun.
No, a Utah bill of sale is not required to register a motor vehicle. It is primarily used as a personal record. However, the Utah State Tax Commission provides a bill of sale for your use. You must have a properly assigned title to register a car in the State of Utah. Depending on your county, you may also need a VIN inspection and an emission inspection.
No, a Utah bill of sale is not required to register a boat. A bill of sale is a personal record, but one is provided by the Utah State Tax Commission. To register a boat, you'll need the title or a Vessel Application for Utah Title. You may also need to complete a Certificate of Inspection.
No, a Utah bill of sale is not required to register a gun. Guns are not registered in Utah.
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