• Office equipment (printers, projectors, desks, computers)
• Cookware (quality and specialty cookware), kitchen appliances, and knife sets
• Music, musical instruments, sound systems, and displays (Entertainment).
• Various general & home use items (lawnmowers, ladders, snowblowers, and more

Equipment Bills of Sale: How to Use Them

1: Verify Authenticity

Ask the seller for the serial number of the equipment before you make a purchase. Check if the serial number matches a record with the manufacturer to ensure authenticity. You should also check the Stolen Register database to see if the item has been reported stolen. Don't forget to include the serial number on the equipment bill of sale.

Following the verification that the equipment is authentic, you need to verify that the seller is the original owner. A receipt or bill of sale can be requested for confirmation. Obtain the financing documents as well if the equipment was financed. Ensure the equipment has been paid in full.

2 - Check that the equipment works and that it is inspected

Ensure the equipment is in working order after the authenticity check. A professional inspection is also recommended if the equipment is expensive and contains complex machinery. Inspections can be costly, however, knowing that the equipment is damaged or in poor condition will allow you to negotiate a lower purchase price.

3 - Complete the sale

When it comes to paying an authorized seller or reseller of equipment, there is little to worry about. In order to reduce the likelihood of being scammed, consider only accepting cash as the payment method of choice when buying on popular marketplaces such as Craigslist or Facebook. At closing, bring both the seller's and buyer's copies of the completed bill of sale.

Check that the following information is included in the bill of sale before signing:

• Make

• The model

• Year of manufacture

• Serial Number

• Name and address of Buyer and Seller

• The purchase price ($)

• Transfer date

Writing Instructions

1 – The Parties

• Name the buyer

• Seller's name

• Price agreed upon

2: Descriptive information

• Enter a brief description of the tool(s) or heavy machinery

• manufacturer

• Model

• Year

• Serial Number

• Odometer readings for heavy equipment (if any)

• A sellers acknowledgment of the buyer's transfer of funds and the change of ownership (taking possession) with its date in dd/mm/yyyy format

3 – Signatures

• Signature of the buyer

• Signature date

• Name Printed

• Signature of seller

• Signature Date

• Printed Name of Seller

• Signatures of Witnesses

• Date of Signature of each Witness

• Names of Witnesses