A Cat/Kitten Bill of Sale is essentially a sales receipt for the private sale of a cat from the original owner (the seller) to a new owner (the buyer). It’s important to have this form handy anytime you’re:

• Breeding and selling kittens
• Selling a cat you can no longer keep or care for
• Any other situation where you plan to sell a cat that you own

The Cat/Kitten Bill of Sale is necessary to make any sale legal and binding between the seller and the buyer. It sets the terms of agreements, describes the cat for sale in detail, stipulates the purchase price and records the buyer and seller’s personal information.

Essentially, it’s a receipt that helps protect both parties from potential fraud, misunderstandings, or complications during the sale. It is a determining document for proof of ownership, which is important when a buyer pays for a kitten that isn’t ready to leave its mother yet.

Take note of the cat’s breed, age, DOB (if known), vaccinations, whether it’s been spayed or neutered, health conditions, and anything else a new owner would need to know. If the cat is a specific breed, make sure to see how much similar cats are typically sold for in your area.

Be sure to contact relatives and friends to let them know you have a cat or kittens for sale. Then put up ads on social media pages, the newspaper, fliers and community boards.

Once you get a few buyers, have them come see the cat in person (or the parents if the kitten isn’t born yet). Ask them some simple screening questions like why they want the cat and what the home environment is like. It’s also a good idea to do a home check for extra peace of mind. This will help give you confidence that you’re selling your feline friend to a caring and loving home.

After settling a price with a buyer, fill out the Cat/Kitten Bill of Sale form here (link). You’ll need the following information to complete the form:

• Date of Sale
• Seller’s Name & Address
• Buyer’s Name & Address
• Purchase Price
• Cat’s Information
• • Name
  • Breed
  • DOB
  • Sex
  • Color
  • Registration Number
  • Health Condition

• Date of Transfer (if kitten isn’t 8-12 weeks of age or is still nursing off mother’s milk)
• Deposit (if applicable)
• Signatures & dates from Seller, Buyer and Any Witnesses

Once the bill of sale is complete and money exchanged, the form will need to be signed by a public notary to officiate the sale. Then the sale is finalized and complete.