How to fill out HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale (Florida)
A dealer's guide to HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale in Florida: what it is, when you need it, what to have ready, and how to fill it out from the deal.
Last checked November 14, 2026
What this form is
HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale is a Florida sale document that records the sale of the vehicle between the seller and the buyer.
The state's one-page Notice of Sale and Bill of Sale, with the odometer statement.
When a dealer uses it
Use it when you sell a vehicle that the buyer will title or register in Florida. Check with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or the Florida Department of Revenue for the exact situations and any other documents your sale needs.
Information you need before you start
- The vehicle's VIN, year, make, model and body type
- The odometer reading at the time of sale
- The buyer's full legal name and address, and any co-buyer
- Your dealership's name, address and dealer license number
- The sale date and price
- The lien holder's name and address, if the buyer is financing
- Trade-in details, if there is a trade-in
- The previous title number and state
How to fill it out with DMS Apex
- Add the car to Inventory with its VIN, mileage and title details.
- Start the sale in Sales and enter the buyer, price, fees, trade-in and lien holder.
- Open the deal's documents page and tick HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale.
- Preview it. DMS Apex shows the state's own form with your deal's information filled in.
- Print it, review it, and have the right people sign in ink.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing the odometer reading differently on two documents.
- Leaving out a co-buyer's signature or information.
- Using an old version of the form. Always use the state's current published version.
- Strike-throughs or corrections on a form that does not allow them. Reprint instead.
- Forgetting the lien holder's name and address on a financed deal.
Florida tax and fees at a glance
| Item | Florida |
|---|---|
| State tax | 6% state rate plus the buyer's county surtax on the first $5,000 |
| Trade-in | Reduces the tax |
| Dealer fee | Taxed |
| Service contract | Taxed |
| Starting title fee | $75.25 |
DMS Apex fills Florida's published form and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or the Florida Department of Revenue. Always check current requirements with the state.
Download the blank HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale (PDF)
Common questions
Where do I get the HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale?
The form is published by Florida. You can download a blank copy from this page, and DMS Apex fills it from your deal and prints it.
Does DMS Apex fill in HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale automatically?
Yes. It fills the vehicle, seller, buyer, lien holder and sale information from the deal. You review it and sign.
Do I need other forms with HSMV 82050 Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale?
Usually. A Florida deal also needs a Buyer's Order, the odometer statement where required, and the Buyers Guide. Check with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or the Florida Department of Revenue for anything else.
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