Short answer: You should expect a receipt or tax invoice showing the date, the vehicle details, the price and the buyer's business details, plus any document your state requires to notify that the vehicle has been disposed of, and it is sensible to keep a photo of the car and its identification at handover, because without proof you can remain responsible for the car if it is later found abandoned or involved in an incident.
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A proper receipt names the buyer and records what was sold, when and for how much.
State notification
Each state and territory has its own way to tell the authority that a car has been disposed of, so follow your local process.
Keep your own evidence
Photos of the car and its number plates and identification at handover protect you if there is a later dispute.
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