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United States · checked What the law says about a motorcycle bill of sale

Federal law: The seller states the mileage on the title when ownership of a motor vehicle changes. 49 CFR 580.5

Federal law: Exempt: model year 2010 and older, trailers, and vehicles over 16,000 lb GVWR. 49 CFR 580.17

Uniform Commercial Code: Words like “as is” or “with all faults” exclude the implied warranties. UCC § 2-316 (Texas § 2.316)

Summary, not legal advice. Full details below

Basics

Basics

Seller

Seller

Buyer

Buyer

What is sold

What is sold

Odometer

Odometer

Sale

Sale

Written for you as you type the price. Change it here, or click it on the page.

Terms

Terms

One block: change any word, or add your own terms at the end (for example, when the buyer will collect the vehicle). The boxes above add or remove the standard paragraphs. An empty box goes back to the standard text.

Signatures

Signatures (optional)

Seller

Buyer

Most people print two copies and both sign each one in ink. You can also sign here on a phone. Signatures are never saved: they disappear when you close or refresh this page.

Wording: change the title, labels and clauses

Each box shows the words printed now. Rewrite any of them; an empty box goes back to the standard wording. You can also click any text on the page to rewrite it.

Finished? Print or save your bill of sale

Print two copies: one for the seller, one for the buyer. Everything except the signatures is saved in this browser.

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Notice: Generated via SnapPaperwork. For genuine sales only. A false bill of sale, a wrong price to lower sales tax, or a false odometer statement can be illegal.

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How to make a motorcycle bill of sale

  1. Describe the motorcycle

    Year, make, model, color, engine size in cc, the VIN and the odometer reading. The VIN is checked as you type.

  2. Add the seller, the buyer and the price

    Both names and addresses, the date, the price in figures and words and how it was paid. Add helmets, a cover or spare parts under “Also included”.

  3. Print two copies and sign both

    Each of you signs both copies and keeps one. Then sign the title over as well so the buyer can register the bike.

What a motorcycle bill of sale should include

  • The full names and addresses of the seller and the buyer
  • Year, make, model, color and engine size
  • The VIN, usually on the steering head and on the title
  • The odometer reading on the day of the sale
  • The price, the date and how it was paid
  • Whether it is sold “as is”, and that it is free of any loan or lien
  • Both signatures with printed names and the date

Title and odometer

As with a car, ownership of a road motorcycle passes through the title: the seller signs it over and the buyer registers the bike. The bill of sale records the price and the date, which many DMVs ask for.

US federal odometer disclosure applies to motor vehicles of model year 2011 and newer, for 20 years (49 CFR 580.5 and 580.17). The official statement goes on the title; the bill of sale keeps a record for both of you. Off-road bikes and scooters may be titled differently or not at all, so check your DMV.

Test rides and payment

  • Before a test ride, ask to see the rider’s license with a motorcycle endorsement, and agree what happens if the bike is damaged.
  • Compare the VIN on the frame with the title before any money changes hands.
  • Meet somewhere public, and use a payment you can check, such as a cashier’s check confirmed with the bank.
  • Hand over the title, keys, manual and service records, and keep your signed copy.

Frequently asked questions

Is a motorcycle bill of sale the same as a car bill of sale?

Almost. It adds the engine size and leaves out details that only matter for cars. The tool shows the right fields for each.

Do I need to write the mileage?

For motorcycles of model year 2011 and newer, US federal law requires the seller to state the mileage when ownership changes. The official statement goes on the title.

Can I sell a motorcycle without a title?

For a road motorcycle the buyer usually needs the title to register it. If the title is lost, ask your DMV for a duplicate before you sell. Some off-road bikes are not titled; then the bill of sale is the main record.

Does a motorcycle bill of sale need to be notarized?

In most states, no. A few require it in some cases, so check your DMV. Turn on the notary block if you need it.

Can I sell it “as is”?

Yes. The as-is clause is on by default. It does not cover hiding a problem you know about.

Is this motorcycle bill of sale free?

Yes. It is free, needs no account and adds no watermark. What you type stays in your browser.