Fillable Form Dog Bill of Sale

What is the Dog Bill of Sale?

A Dog Bill of Sale, or also referred to as a Bill of Sale for Puppy or Dog or Bill of Sale of Dog, is a document or official contract of sale used by dog sellers or dog breeders and buyers to state all of the important information about a puppy or dog. Furthermore, it states the terms and conditions for the transfer of ownership or sale of the puppy or dog. Most states require that a puppy or dog must be at least 8 weeks old to be offered for sale.

A complete Dog of Bill Sale must contain the following information:

• The full legal name of the dog seller or breeder
• Breed of the puppy or dog
• Sex of the puppy or dog
• Birthdate of the puppy or dog
• The full legal name of the breeder
• Date when the puppy or dog was acquired from the breeder
• Information about the breed of the puppy or dog
• Information about the registration of the puppy or dog
• Information about the health of the puppy or dog
• Signature of the dog seller or dog breeder
• Signature of the buyer
• Current date of signing

A Dog Bill of Sale certifies that the dog seller or dog breeder is the legal owner of the puppy or dog. The dog seller or dog breeder must not falsify any statements regarding the puppy or dog and cause any encumbrance once its ownership is transferred to the buyer. It may also serve as a receipt for the buyer of the puppy or dog. This official contract of sale between the dog seller and the buyer will be able to serve as evidence that the puppy or dog has been sold or transferred to him or her officially.

A Dog Bill of Sale is a legally recognized document of the dog seller or dog breeder and the buyer’s transaction regarding the purchase of a dog. Not all states require a notary public to witness the buyer and the seller signing the Dog Bill of Sale, but both parties are encouraged to do so. Furthermore, having the Dog Bill of Sale notarized will help prove the authenticity of the said document. After the dog seller or dog breeder and the buyer sign the Dog Bill of Sale, they must both go to a notary public and receive a Certificate of Acknowledgement to complete the transaction.

The dog seller or dog breeder must be the one who should prepare a Dog Bill of Sale for the buyer. In case of misunderstandings or disagreements in the future between the dog seller or dog breeder and the buyer, the Dog Bill of Sale may serve as proof to solve disputes.

Although it is now more common to prepare a Dog Bill of Sale through a digital format, it is also acceptable to present a handwritten Dog Bill of Sale. The dog seller or dog breeder can present a handwritten Dog Bill of Sale as long as the said document contains all the necessary information needed to protect both the dog seller or dog breeder and the buyer.

Both the dog seller or dog breeder and the buyer must have copies of the Dog Bill of Sale. In most cases, the buyer must be the one who will keep the original Dog Bill of Sale and the dog seller or dog breeder will only get a copy of the document. The dog seller or dog breeder and the buyer must each have a copy of the Dog Bill of Sale for their own personal records. Having this official contract of sale will help avoid any misunderstandings or disagreements that may arise after the sale or transfer of ownership from the dog seller or dog breeder to the buyer.

When a dog seller or dog breeder describes the condition of the puppy or dog, he or she must state all of the important information about its health such as its routine veterinary care, vaccinations or shots, parasite control, dental care, and grooming. Moreover, the dog seller or dog breeder must also state the puppy or dog’s health issue if ever it has any. A puppy or dog may have the following health issues:

• Skin issues
• Ear infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dental disease
• Parasites
• Obesity
• Excessive salivation or thirst
• Sudden changes in daily habits, behavior, or personality
• Unexplained weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• frequency of urinating or defecating
• Benign tumors

How to fill out the Dog Bill of Sale?

Dog sellers or dog breeders can write their own Dog Bill of Sale or download a PDF copy from a website that offers document templates. For convenience, they can also fill out the Dog Bill of Sale electronically on PDFRun.

To fill out the Dog Bill of Sale, you must provide the following information:

Name

Enter your full legal name.

Sex

Enter the sex of the puppy or dog.

Breed

Enter the breed of the puppy or dog.

Birth Date

Enter the date when the puppy or dog was born.

Bred by Seller

Mark YES if the puppy or dog was bred by you; otherwise, mark NO.

Breeder

If you marked NO, enter the full legal name of the individual who bred the puppy or dog.

Date Acquired

Enter the date when you acquired the puppy or dog.

Purebred

Mark YES if the puppy or dog is purebred; otherwise, mark NO.

Registered

Mark YES if the puppy or dog is officially registered with one or more breed registries; otherwise, mark NO.

Describe Health

Enter all of the important information about the health of the puppy or dog. This information may include but are not limited to the following:

• Routine veterinary care
• Vaccinations or shots
• Parasite control
• Dental care
• Grooming
• Health Issues
  • Skin issues
  • Ear infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Dental disease
  • Parasites
  • Obesity

Seller Signature

Affix your signature.

Buyer Signature

Have the buyer affix his or her signature.

Date

Enter the current day of signing.