If the car is older than 7 years, OR if the car is being sold for the blue book value, or more, you are NOT required to use a notarized Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Bill of Sale.

Seller: Bill of Sale options: (Required by law for newer cars being sold cheaply).

Buyer: You should receive a bill of sale from the seller.

Seller: Sign over the title and receive cash from buyer.

Buyer: Pay cash and receive vehicle title from seller.

The buyer can also have the car picked up by a tow truck.

Seller: You should park the car on the property of the buyer, or in some place where the buyer can legally keep it.

An unregistered vehicle can be ticketed if it is parked in a public place and it is illegal to drive an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. Don't receive the vehicle on public property.

Buyer: You should arrange to receive the vehicle at your property, or somewhere you can legally keep it until you complete the post-transaction steps.Seller: Be sure the buyer understands that the sale is “as is.” You may wish to state in writing that the car is being sold “as is.”.Consider asking to pay for a safety inspection before paying for the vehicle. This responsibility generally falls to the buyer, since the buyer will be the one seeking to register the car. Buyer: In Maryland, a safety inspection is required before you can register a car.

Step 1: Communicate and Understand What Is Being Sold This article covers a simple scenario: 'As is' sale of a car.

Simple vehicle bill of sale sold as is