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Maine ATV / UTV Bill of Sale

Maine requires a bill of sale for private sales. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Maine ATV bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles looks for, matching the fields on Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (BMV). Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Maine
ATV / UTV Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

ATV details

Price and terms

How to sell a ATV in Maine

An ATV or UTV bill of sale records a four-wheeler, side-by-side or other off-highway vehicle sale by year, make, model and VIN. Many states register off-highway vehicles through the DMV or the parks agency and want a bill of sale with the price; some do not title them at all, which makes this document the only ownership record.

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 Maine ATV bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Maine 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 ATV has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles if Maine 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 Maine's Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (BMV)), the signed title and your ID to the Maine Bureau 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 Maine'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 frame near the front, under the footwell or on the lower frame rail.
  • Record the hour meter reading if there is one.
  • List winches, plows, tracks and the trailer if included.
  • Check your state's OHV registration rule; some require a title for anything newer than a certain year.

Why a bill of sale matters for a ATV

  • Off-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
  • Many states require OHV registration and sales tax on the price shown.
  • Theft is common; a signed bill of sale with the VIN proves lawful purchase.
  • An as-is clause protects the seller once the buyer rides off.

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

Maine at a glance

Bill of sale
Required for private sales
Notary
Notarization optional
Official state form
Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (BMV)
Where the buyer registers
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (www.maine.gov/sos/bmv)
License plates
Stay with seller

Maine requires the person registering a vehicle to present the bill of sale as a prerequisite to any original registration, and the town office uses it to assess excise tax before the BMV registers the vehicle. The Secretary of State publishes a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form; notarization is not required. Plates stay with the seller.

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

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Maine ATV bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a ATV in Maine?+

Maine requires a bill of sale for private sales. Maine requires the person registering a vehicle to present the bill of sale as a prerequisite to any original registration, and the town office uses it to assess excise tax before the BMV registers the vehicle. The Secretary of State publishes a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale form; notarization is not required. Plates stay with the seller. Maine publishes Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (BMV) for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

Does a Maine ATV bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Maine 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 Maine?+

To the Maine Bureau 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 ATVs have titles?+

It depends on the state and the year. Many states title newer ATVs and UTVs, others only register them, and a few do neither. The bill of sale is accepted everywhere as proof of purchase.

Is a bill of sale enough to register an ATV?+

In states that do not title OHVs, usually yes, along with the VIN and sometimes a VIN inspection. In titling states you also need the signed title.