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Delaware Motorcycle Bill of Sale

Delaware does not require a bill of sale, but the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Delaware motorcycle bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles looks for. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Delaware
Motorcycle Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Motorcycle details

Price and terms

How to sell a motorcycle in Delaware

A motorcycle bill of sale works the same way as a car bill of sale: it names the bike by year, make, model and VIN, states the price and the date, and both parties sign. Motorcycles are titled in every state, so the buyer will also need the signed title to register.

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 Delaware motorcycle bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN and the exact odometer reading.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Delaware 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 motorcycle has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles if Delaware 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, the signed title and your ID to the Delaware Division 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 Delaware's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

  • The VIN is usually stamped on the steering head or the frame near the neck.
  • Note any aftermarket parts in the description so there is no dispute later.
  • Include the engine size; several states use it for registration class.
  • Both parties sign and keep a copy.

Why a bill of sale matters for a motorcycle

  • Motorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
  • The DMV uses the price for sales tax.
  • Documents the odometer reading, which is required for most bikes.
  • An as-is clause protects the seller once the buyer rides off.

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

Delaware at a glance

Bill of sale
Not required, strongly recommended
Notary
Notarization optional
Official state form
None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
Where the buyer registers
Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (www.dmv.de.gov)
Buyer's deadline to title
30 days from the sale
License plates
Stay with seller

Delaware sellers complete the Assignment of Certificate of Title with the buyer's name, date of sale, purchase price and odometer reading, ideally at a DMV facility; the price on the title sets the document fee. A bill of sale is accepted for a temporary tag and as backup. A penalty applies if the title application is more than 30 days after purchase.

Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.

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Delaware motorcycle bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a motorcycle in Delaware?+

Delaware does not require a bill of sale, but the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Delaware sellers complete the Assignment of Certificate of Title with the buyer's name, date of sale, purchase price and odometer reading, ideally at a DMV facility; the price on the title sets the document fee. A bill of sale is accepted for a temporary tag and as backup. A penalty applies if the title application is more than 30 days after purchase. Delaware has no mandatory form, so any complete, signed bill of sale like the one generated here is accepted.

Does a Delaware motorcycle bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Delaware 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 Delaware?+

To the Delaware Division 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 I need a title to sell a motorcycle?+

Yes, in every state. The bill of sale is the receipt; the title is the ownership record. If the title is lost, apply for a duplicate before the sale.

Is an odometer reading required for a motorcycle?+

Federal odometer disclosure applies to motorcycles under 20 model years old, just like cars.