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California Snowmobile Bill of Sale

California 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 California snowmobile bill of sale PDF that includes everything the California Department of Motor Vehicles looks for, matching the fields on REG 135. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

California
Snowmobile Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Snowmobile details

Price and terms

How to sell a snowmobile in California

A snowmobile bill of sale records the sled by year, make, model, engine size and VIN along with the price and date. Snowmobiles are registered through the DMV or the parks agency in snow states, and most of those offices want a bill of sale with the price for the transfer.

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 California snowmobile bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. California does not require a notary.
  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 snowmobile has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the California Department of Motor Vehicles if California 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 California's REG 135), the signed title and your ID to the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
  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 California's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

  • The VIN is on the right side of the tunnel or near the footboard.
  • Record the odometer miles and any engine rebuild history.
  • Include the registration number so the buyer can transfer it.
  • List the trailer separately with its own VIN if included.

Why a bill of sale matters for a snowmobile

  • Snow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
  • Many older sleds have no title; the bill of sale carries ownership.
  • Records mileage and condition before the buyer takes it on the trail.
  • Trailers and covers add value and should be listed.

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

California at a glance

Bill of sale
Required in common cases
Notary
Notarization optional
Official state form
REG 135
Where the buyer registers
California Department of Motor Vehicles (www.dmv.ca.gov)

California's REG 135 is required when the title is missing or the seller is not the registered owner. Odometer disclosure happens on the title or REG 262.

Other California forms

Snowmobile Bill of Sale in other states

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California snowmobile bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a snowmobile in California?+

California requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. California's REG 135 is required when the title is missing or the seller is not the registered owner. Odometer disclosure happens on the title or REG 262. California publishes REG 135 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

Does a California snowmobile bill of sale need to be notarized?+

California does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. If you want extra certainty, the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page you can use anyway.

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

To the California Department of Motor Vehicles or the county office that handles vehicle registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.

Do snowmobiles have titles?+

Some states title them, many only register them. The registration office on your state page will say. The bill of sale is accepted either way.

Can I sell a snowmobile out of state?+

Yes. Give the buyer the signed bill of sale and the title or registration; they register it in their own state.