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Motorcycle Bill of Sale Template

A motorcycle bill of sale records a private bike sale: the parties, the machine, the price and the date. Motorcycles are titled motor vehicles, so the paperwork works much like a car's, including the federal odometer disclosure.

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  • Notary page included
Page 1 of the motorcycle bill of sale

This template prints on one page, with a notary acknowledgment on page 2 for states that require it.

It's a fillable PDF: type into it in Acrobat, Preview or your browser and save the finished copy, or print it blank and fill it in by hand.

What's on the form

  • Seller and buyer details, including driver's license numbers
  • Year, make, model, style and color
  • VIN, plate number and title number
  • Engine size in cc and the odometer reading
  • Price, payment method and any balance due
  • Odometer disclosure wording with its exception boxes
  • As-is clause, known defects line and seller's lien certification
  • Signature and date lines for both parties

How to fill it out

  1. Find the VIN on the frame

    On most bikes the VIN is stamped on the steering head, under the handlebars, and printed on a sticker on the frame. Match it to the title before any money moves — a mismatch can mean stolen parts or a rebuilt frame.

  2. Record the odometer exactly

    Note the mileage as it reads at handover. If the bike has a replaced speedometer, say so on the form and check the disclosure box rather than guessing at the true mileage.

  3. Write down what's included

    A spare key, service records, a second helmet or a fitted top box are worth listing on the accessories line. It prevents an argument later about what was part of the deal.

  4. List known faults

    Fork seals, a slipping clutch, a weeping gasket. The as-is clause covers what a buyer could find by inspecting; it doesn't cover a fault you concealed.

  5. Sign two copies

    One for each side, both signed. Fill or strike every blank before signing.

Before you hand it over

  • Hand over the signed title too. The bill of sale is the receipt; the title is what transfers ownership.
  • Report the sale to your DMV. A release of liability stops tickets and tolls from following you after the bike is gone.
  • Cancel your insurance only after the transfer. Keep coverage until the paperwork is filed, in case the bike is still legally yours.
  • Check your state's rules. A few states publish their own form or require notarization.

Questions

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

Nearly. Both are titled motor vehicles with the same odometer requirement. This version swaps body style for engine size and riding style, which is what registration forms ask for.

Do I need an odometer disclosure on an old bike?

Federal rules exempt vehicles over a certain age, but the exemption changes over time and some states ask anyway. Filling it in is never wrong, so the form always includes it.

What if the bike is a project with no title?

Say so in writing and check your state's rules first. Many states have a bonded-title or abandoned-vehicle process, and a buyer who can't register the bike may come back to you.