bill of sale

noun

1. a document transferring title in personal property from seller to buyer. : b.s., B.S., b/s

bill of sale

noun

1. law a deed transferring personal property, either outright or as security for a loan or debt

Word History and Origins

Origin of bill of sale¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Many state departments of motor vehicles or Secretary of State websites provide templated bills of sale or other required paperwork.

From Seattle Times

The agencies asked the museum for documentation related to the pieces, ranging from invoices and bills of sale to import and export documents and provenance research.

From Washington Times

It’s important to use a bill of sale to verify a transaction when you purchase an item that has a considerable amount of value.

From Encyclopedia.com

You can get a bill of sale form online by searching for the keywords “automobile bill of sale form.”

From Encyclopedia.com

A Washington Post reporter visited the address listed on the bill of sale, and did not find the company there.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• sales check
• sales receipt
• sales slip