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Arizona Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Arizona requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Arizona dirt bike bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Arizona Department of Transportation looks for, matching the fields on Form 48-2004. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Arizona
Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Dirt bike details

Price and terms

How to sell a dirt bike in Arizona

A dirt bike bill of sale records an off-road motorcycle sale with the year, make, model, engine size and VIN. Most dirt bikes are sold without a title because they were never registered for the road, which makes a signed bill of sale the main thing a buyer has to prove ownership.

Seller steps

  1. Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
  2. Agree on the price and fill in the Arizona dirt bike bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Sign it. Signing in front of a notary is not always required in Arizona, but offices ask for it often enough that it is worth the few dollars.
  4. Sign the title over to the buyer exactly as your name appears on it, and complete the odometer section on the title if the dirt bike has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Arizona Department of Transportation if Arizona offers one, remove your plates if the state keeps plates with the seller, and cancel the insurance once the buyer has driven away.

Buyer steps

  1. Bring the signed bill of sale (or Arizona's Form 48-2004), the signed title and your ID to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
  2. Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
  3. Register within Arizona's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

  • The VIN is stamped on the steering head.
  • Note the hour meter reading and any recent engine work.
  • Keep the manufacturer's certificate of origin (MCO) with the bill of sale if you have it.
  • Both parties sign and keep a copy.

Why a bill of sale matters for a dirt bike

  • Most dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
  • Needed if the buyer later wants to register it as an OHV or convert it to street legal.
  • Records the VIN, which matters because dirt bikes are stolen often.
  • Protects a seller from claims once the bike leaves.

Selling a dirt bike? The $19 sell-your-vehicle kit adds a signed release of liability and a Arizona checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

Arizona at a glance

Bill of sale
Required in common cases
Notary
Notarization recommended
Official state form
Form 48-2004
Where the buyer registers
Arizona Department of Transportation (azdot.gov/mvd)

Arizona publishes its own bill of sale (Form 48-2004). Notarization is only needed in specific cases, but MVD offices accept it readily.

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Arizona dirt bike bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a dirt bike in Arizona?+

Arizona requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Arizona publishes its own bill of sale (Form 48-2004). Notarization is only needed in specific cases, but MVD offices accept it readily. Arizona publishes Form 48-2004 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

Does a Arizona dirt bike bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Notarization is not always required in Arizona, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page formatted for Arizona.

Where does the buyer take the bill of sale in Arizona?+

To the Arizona Department of Transportation (Motor Vehicle Division) or the county office that handles vehicle registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.

Does a dirt bike need a title?+

Usually not, because it was never road-registered. Some states issue OHV titles for newer bikes. Either way, the bill of sale is what the next buyer and any registration office will ask for.

Can I make a dirt bike street legal with a bill of sale?+

That depends on the state. The bill of sale is step one; most states then require a title or MCO, a VIN inspection and equipment like lights and mirrors.