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Motorcycle Bill of Sale

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Create your motorcycle bill of sale

  • ID number

    17-character VIN

  • Odometer disclosure

    Required (federal)

  • Title transfer

    Required

  • Registered with

    State DMV

Overview

A motorcycle bill of sale works like a car's: it documents the bike, the price, the odometer reading, and the handover date, and it protects the seller from liability for tickets and accidents after the sale. Motorcycles are titled motor vehicles, so the federal odometer disclosure applies just as it does to cars.

Private motorcycle sales are frequently cash deals arranged online, which makes the paper trail matter more, not less — the bill of sale is often the only written record of the price the buyer actually paid.

What a motorcycle bill of sale needs

The VIN is on the steering neck

A motorcycle's 17-character VIN is stamped on the steering neck (headstock) and printed on the title. Verify the frame VIN matches the title before money changes hands.

Odometer disclosure applies

Motorcycles are motor vehicles under federal law: for bikes under 20 model years old, the seller must disclose the odometer reading at the time of sale. FormBarn generates the disclosure automatically.

Watch for salvage or custom frames

Rebuilt, salvage, or custom-frame bikes carry branded titles in most states. The bill of sale should describe the bike exactly as titled so registration goes smoothly.

Gear is a separate line

Helmets, luggage, or extra parts included in the deal belong in the additional terms — they're personal property, not part of the titled vehicle.

How to write a motorcycle bill of sale

  1. 1

    Enter the sale date and the state where the sale takes place.

  2. 2

    Add the seller's and buyer's full legal names and addresses.

  3. 3

    Describe the motorcycle — make, model, year, color, and 17-character VIN.

  4. 4

    Record the odometer reading for the federal disclosure.

  5. 5

    Enter the price, pick as-is or warranty terms, and both parties sign.

Motorcycle bill of sale FAQs

Does a motorcycle bill of sale need an odometer disclosure?

Yes, for motorcycles under 20 model years old — the federal odometer rule covers all motor vehicles. FormBarn includes the disclosure statement with your download.

Can I sell a motorcycle as-is?

Yes. Private sellers commonly sell as-is, meaning the buyer accepts the bike in its current condition. Mark it clearly on the bill of sale so there's no dispute later.

Where do I find a motorcycle's VIN?

Stamped on the steering neck (turn the handlebars to see it), and often on an engine-case sticker. It must match the VIN on the title exactly.

Is a bill of sale enough to register a motorcycle?

Usually you also need the signed title. The bill of sale documents the price for sales-tax purposes and serves as backup proof of the transaction.

Ready to put your motorcycle sale in writing?

The builder pre-fills the right ID field (17-character VIN) for a motorcycle.

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State-specific rules

Notarization, title-transfer deadlines, and sales tax depend on the state, not the vehicle. Pick your state for the local rules:

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