Florida Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Florida. From the Florida title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) — Division of Motorist Services or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Florida state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV 82040) ↗ | Transfers title and applies for registration on each retail sale. | Every deal |
| VIN and Odometer Verification (HSMV 82042) ↗ | Certifies the VIN and odometer reading, chiefly on used and out-of-state vehicles. | As needed |
| Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (HSMV 82053) ↗ | Authorizes the dealer to sign title and registration paperwork for the customer. | As needed |
| Secure Power of Attorney (HSMV 82995) ↗ | Odometer disclosure and title assignment when the title isn't physically present at sale (e.g., electronic title or lien). | As needed |
| Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond (HSMV 86020) ↗ | The $25,000 bond form filed with the dealer license application. | Every deal |
| Electronic Temporary Registration (ETR) temp tag ↗ | Print-on-demand 30-day temporary tag issued through a certified ETR provider. | Every deal |
| Florida Sales and Use Tax Return (DR-15) ↗ | Reports and remits Florida motor-vehicle sales-and-use tax collected on sales. | Every deal |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on HSMV 82040 / secure reassignment) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer of ownership. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 received in a single transaction. | As needed |
Florida dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Florida?+
Florida dealers use Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV 82040), VIN and Odometer Verification (HSMV 82042), Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (HSMV 82053), Secure Power of Attorney (HSMV 82995) and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Florida dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) — Division of Motorist Services. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Florida?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Florida and every other state.
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