California Firearm Bill of Sale

On top, should be the date the transaction was executed.

  • Parties’ details
  • Buyers name and mailing address
  • Sellers name and mailing address

Firearm details

  • The make, type, and model of the firearm
  • Caliber
  • Serial number of the firearm

Transaction details

The purchase details should either be:

  • Whether the seller accepts cash payments with an indication of payment details and other details
  • Whether the firearm is a gift
  • Whether the seller has accepted a trade for a firearm in exchange for something else

The next sections that follow are buyer’s and seller’s disclosures in detail that are written according to California state laws and gun requirements.

Signatories

The last section should contain the buyer’s and seller’s details as follows:

  • Signature and date
  • Print name
  • Driver’s license number and state

It is important to understand that guns in California are sold to persons over 18 years old and 21 years for handguns. The dealer is also responsible for checking out the buyer’s eligibility where a background check is conducted. The background check is charged and additional charges of not more than $10 can be charged for each gun. The state laws require a mandatory ten days waiting period before the firearm is given to the seller after the transaction.