Is a Notary or a "Bill of Sale" Needed? Please notarize your sale.A second space is provided for notarizing an additional party to the transaction who may not be present at the initial notarization. The MVA provides a Bill of Sale form. This is a document that records details of a transfer involving a motor vehicle or any other property having some value from a seller to a buyer. A Maryland Bill of Sale records the sale and transfer of ownership of personal property such as a vehicle, boat, firearm, or other items in Maryland. A bill of sale needs to clearly record the details of the sale, with information about the buyer, seller, property, sale price, and date of the transaction. If a bill of sale is required, then you need to complete Form VR-181. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form is a legal document that records the transfer of ownership of a vehicle from one party to another. A Bill of Sale form in Maryland serves as an official document that records the transfer of ownership of an item from a seller to a buyer.