Should I write "sold as is"?

If that is the deal, write it in the bill of sale; the receipt can mention it too.

Is a deposit refundable?

Only if you agree; write the terms on the receipt, for example "non-refundable deposit".

How do I accept payment safely?

Prefer a cashier's check verified with the bank, or cash counted together.

Car Sale Receipt – Deposit or Payment, What to Include

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Use Payment in the form above and describe the car in the For field: make, model, year, VIN and plate, for example "deposit for a 2018 Honda Civic, VIN 1HGBH41JXMN109186". Add the amount, how it was paid and the date, then sign and give it to the buyer. A receipt only proves the money was paid; you still need a bill of sale and the title transfer at the DMV or your state's agency.

Do it now, right here

Receipt no.AmountCurrency Received fromPayer ID (optional) For Paid by Received by (your name)Your ID (optional)CityDate Logo (optional)

Two copies on the page

Your details stay on this device only.

Step by step

Choose Payment and type the amount (deposit or full price).
In For, write make, model, year, VIN and plate.
Sign it and also complete the bill of sale and title transfer.

At a glance

Document	What it proves	Needed?
Receipt	That money was paid	Recommended
Bill of sale	Terms of the sale	Required in many states
Signed title	Transfer of ownership	Required

Receipt template for selling a car