All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Bill of Sale Form

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Bill of Sale Form

An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) bill of sale form documents the sale of a four-wheeled utility vehicle between a seller to a buyer.

With a bill of sale form, the owner can show another person or entity that they rightfully purchased and acquired the vehicle. While not all states require the document, it is highly recommended as it provides a paper trail of what was paid, the contact information of each party, and information on the ATV.

Summary

  • Owners must use their state-appropriate ATV bill of sale form (if required).
  • Some states require ATVs to have a registration and/or title.
  • West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland residents must have the form notarized.
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ATV Bill of Sale PDFs: By State

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What is an ATV Bill of Sale?

An ATV bill of sale is a document that is used to officially transfer the ownership of a four-wheeler. It proves that the buyer is the rightful owner of the ATV and has paid for it in full.

Completing and signing an ATV bill of sale is highly recommended for a few reasons. The form acts as a receipt as it shows how and when the sale occurred. It is needed for the titling and registering process in many states, as well.

The buyer can use the bill of sale to defend themselves if the following occur with the ATV:

  • After the sale occurs, the seller reports it as stolen.
  • It is discovered that the seller used it while engaging in illegal activity.
  • The seller still owes money on the loan or has debts associated with it.

Similarly, it protects the seller if the buyer causes damage or acts illegally with the ATV after the purchase, or if they are injured or die in an accident with it.

ATV Laws: By State

The chart below lists the locations of registration offices and requirements for having a bill of sale, registration, and title for an ATV. In addition, it contains the laws for each state concerning operating and owning.

STATE BILL OF SALE REQUIRED? REGISTRATION REQUIRED? TITLE REQUIRED? LAWS
Alabama No** No No §§ 32-12A-1 to 32-12A-14
Alaska Yes No* No § 28.10.011
Arizona No No* No* §§ 28-1171 to 28-1181
Arkansas Yes Yes Yes §§ 27-20-201 to 27-20-208
California Yes Yes*** Yes CVC 38020
Colorado Yes Yes No §§ 42-6-102 to 42-6-148
Connecticut Yes Yes No §§ 14-379 to 14-390m
Delaware Yes Yes No §§ 101, 6801 to 6834, 8.1
Florida Yes No* Yes §§ 317.0001 to 317.0018
Georgia No No No § 40-3-4
Hawaii No No No § 286-41
Idaho Yes Yes Yes IC 67-7122
Illinois Yes No* Yes 625 ILCS 5/11-1426.1
Indiana No Yes Yes IC 9-18.1-14
Iowa Yes No* No**** §§ 3211.1 to 3211.36
Kansas No No No §§ 8-101 to 8-1,203
Kentucky No No Yes § 189-515
Louisiana Yes Yes Yes § 32:299
Maine No No* No §§ 13001 to 13160; 10651, 1-D to 10902, 10
Maryland Yes No Yes §§ 08.01.03.01 to 08.01.03.12
Massachusetts Yes Yes No Ch. 90B §§ 20 to 35
Michigan No No* Yes §§ 324.81101 to 324.81151
Minnesota Yes Yes No Minn. Statutes 2021 
Mississippi No No No §§ 63-31-1, 63-31-3
Missouri No Yes Yes §§ 304.001, 304.013
Montana No No* No* §§ 23-2-801 to 23-2-825
Nebraska Yes No* Yes §§ 60-6,355 to 60-6,362
Nevada Yes No* Yes NRS 490.010 to 490.520
New Hampshire No No* No § 215-A
New Jersey No Yes No §§ 39:3C-1 to 39:3C-35
New Mexico No No* No* §§ 66-1-4.13 to 66-3-1003.1(A)
New York No** Yes No Article 48-C – (2400 – 2413) 
North Carolina No No* No §§ 20-171.15 to 20-171.26
North Dakota No No* No §§ 39-29-01 to 39-29-12
Ohio No No* Yes §§ 4519.01 to 4519.70
Oklahoma No Yes No §§ 260:135-7-142 to 144
Oregon No No No §§ 821.010 to 821.335
Pennsylvania No Yes Yes §§ 7701 to 7753
Rhode Island Yes Yes No §§ 31-3.2-1 to 31-3.2.11
South Carolina No No No §§ 56-19-1010, -1020, -1030, 50-26.
South Dakota Yes No Yes §§ 32-20-1 to 32-20-20
Tennessee No No Yes § 55-3-101
Texas No No Yes §§ 551A.001 to 551A.091
Utah Yes Yes Yes §§ 41-22-5.1 to 41-6a-102
Vermont Yes Yes Yes 23 V.S.A. §§ 3501 – 3518
Virginia No No No***** §§ 46.2-644.1 to 46.2-644.3
Washington Yes No* No* §§ 46.09.300 to 46.09.540
West Virginia Yes No* Yes §§ 17F-1-1 to 17F-1-9
Wisconsin No Yes No § 23.33
Wyoming Yes Yes Yes §§ 31-1-101 to 31-7-109

* = unless operated on public property.

** = unless purchased through a dealer.

*** = ID plate only.

**** = unless the ATV has a registration.

***** = unless it is a new ATV above 50 cc.

How to Write (5 Steps)

Step One – Buyer + Seller Information

In the first section of the bill of sale (labeled “Buyer & Seller”), enter the date of the month, day, and year of the sale. In the following sections, write the name of the buyer and seller, as well as their address, phone number, and email.

Step Two – ATV Information

List the specific details of the ATV in the section called “ATV Info.” This includes the following information:

  • Make
  • Model
  • Year
  • Color
  • Odometer (Mileage)
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Step 3 – Payment Details

The “Payment” section outlines the exact details of the transaction. Enter the sale price ($) and check off the “Yes” or “No” box depending on whether or not taxes were paid. Indicate the method of payment used (i.e. cash, check, credit or debit card, or other) by selecting the box next to the correct option. If there are additional terms, list them on the line called “Additional Terms (Optional).”

Step 4 – Signature(s)

In the fourth section listed “Signatures”, the seller and buyer must sign, print their name, and date the form.

Step 5 – Notarization (Optional)

Notarization must be carried out by an authorized notary public. After they witness the buyer and seller sign, they stamp it physically or digitally. Since notarization is not required by each state, it is important to check local laws to check if it is needed.

Sample: ATV Bill of Sale

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