As a business and legal template writer with over twelve years drafting thousands of vehicle-related documents for clients across the United States, I can tell you that one of the most frequently requested items in Florida is a simple, legally compliant golf cart bill of sale. Whether you're selling a street-legal LSV (Low-Speed Vehicle), a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV), or a standard golf cart used on private property or a course, having a proper bill of sale for golf cart in Florida protects both buyer and seller and often satisfies DMV, tax, and registration requirements.
In this comprehensive guide, I'll give you my battle-tested Florida golf cart bill of sale template completely free, explain exactly when and why you need it, walk you through Florida-specific rules (including citations from IRS.gov and FLHSMV), and show you how to customize it in minutes. By the time you finish reading, you'll have everything you need to complete a safe, legal transfer – and you can download the template at the end of the article.
Florida leads the nation in golf cart usage thanks to communities like The Villages, Latitude Margaritaville, and hundreds of 55+ neighborhoods where carts are the primary transportation. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports over 100,000 registered low-speed vehicles – and that doesn't count the thousands of non-street-legal carts sold privately every year.
A properly executed bill of sale Florida golf cart serves multiple critical purposes:
Without one, you risk paying the wrong amount of tax, being unable to register the cart, or even facing liability if the new owner gets into an accident.
Not every golf cart needs to be titled or registered, but Florida law draws a clear line:
| Type of Golf Cart | Title Required? | Registration Required? | Bill of Sale Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard golf cart (under 20 mph, used only on private property or golf courses) | No | No | Strongly recommended |
| Modified golf cart used on public roads with speed ≤20 mph | No (usually) | No | Yes |
| Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) 20-25 mph, seat belts, headlights, VIN | Yes | Yes – "LSV" plate | Yes – mandatory |
If your cart has a 17-digit VIN and meets federal LSV standards (FMVSS 500), Florida treats it exactly like a car for titling and registration purposes (Florida Statute 320.01(41)).
Below is my updated-for-2025 template that I personally use with clients. It works for titled LSVs, untitled carts, and everything in between.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _______________
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
That for and in consideration of the sum of $___________ (the "Purchase Price"), the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, ________________________ ("Seller"), whose address is ________________________________________________________, does hereby sell, transfer, and convey unto ________________________ ("Buyer"), whose address is ________________________________________________________, the following described golf cart ("Golf Cart"):
Year: _________ Make: _________ Model: _________
Color: _________ Serial Number/VIN: ________________________
Odometer Reading: _________ miles/hours Type: ☐ Gas ☐ Electric ☐ Other
Additional Equipment Included: ________________________________________________
The Golf Cart is sold AS-IS with no warranties, express or implied, unless otherwise stated herein:
☐ Seller provides a limited warranty for _____ days covering _______________________________
Seller certifies that they are the legal owner of the Golf Cart, that the Golf Cart is free from all liens and encumbrances except as noted, and that Seller has full right and authority to sell the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Bill of Sale on this ____ day of _______________, 20____.
Seller Signature: ___________________________ Print Name: ___________________________
Buyer Signature: ___________________________ Print Name: ___________________________
Notary Acknowledgment (Recommended for carts over $5,000 or titled LSVs)
State of Florida
County of _______________
On this ____ day of _______________, 20____, before me personally appeared ________________________, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed above, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public: ___________________________
My Commission Expires: ___________________________
Street-Legal LSV/NEV:
Non-Street-Legal Golf Cart:
Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles – Low Speed Vehicles
Source: Florida Department of Revenue – Sales and Use Tax
In my practice, I've seen these errors over and over:
Do I need a notary for a golf cart bill of sale in Florida?
Not required by law for untitled carts, but many tax collectors and all title transfers prefer or require it.
Can I use a generic bill of sale template?
Yes, but it must include the mandatory Florida disclosures (as-is, odometer if applicable, liens).
What if the golf cart is a gift?
Still complete a bill of sale showing $0, and the recipient may owe use tax unless exempt (spouse, parent, child).
After helping hundreds of Florida residents buy and sell golf carts over the last decade, I can confidently say that spending ten minutes completing a proper Florida golf cart bill of sale is the smartest move you'll make in the transaction. It costs nothing, takes almost no time, and can save you from massive headaches later.
Download the free template below, fill it out, have both parties sign, make copies, and you're done.
Important Disclaimer: This article and template are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed Florida attorney or CPA for your specific situation.
© 2025 – All rights reserved. Template may be used freely for personal use.