A California Bill of Sale (sometimes referred to as a Certificate of Sale) is a legal document that serves as evidence of the transfer of ownership of a particular item from one person (the seller) to another (the buyer). This document is often required by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as part of the transfer process for buying or selling a vehicle. The California Bill of Sale must include the names and contact information of both parties, a description of the item being transferred, the amount paid for the item, the date of the sale, and any other information required by the DMV. There are two types of California Bill of Sale forms: the General Bill of Sale and the Vehicle Bill of Sale. The General Bill of Sale is used to record the sale of any item that is not a vehicle, such as furniture, electronics, appliances, or boats. The Vehicle Bill of Sale is used to record the sale of a vehicle, such as a car, truck, motorcycle, or boat. Both forms must be signed by both parties in order to be valid, and they must be filed with the DMV in order to transfer ownership of the item.