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Maryland Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Maryland requires a bill of sale for private sales. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Maryland dirt bike bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration looks for, matching the fields on Form VR-181. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Maryland
Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Dirt bike details

Price and terms

How to sell a dirt bike in Maryland

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 Maryland dirt bike bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Sign it in front of a notary. Maryland requires the notarized bill of sale for this kind of sale.
  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 Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration if Maryland 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 Maryland's Form VR-181), the signed title and your ID to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
  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 Maryland'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 Maryland checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

Maryland at a glance

Bill of sale
Required for private sales
Notary
Notarization required
Official state form
Form VR-181
Where the buyer registers
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (mva.maryland.gov)

Maryland requires a notarized bill of sale (VR-181) when the vehicle is under seven years old and sells for less than its book value.

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Maryland dirt bike bill of sale questions

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

Maryland requires a bill of sale for private sales. Maryland requires a notarized bill of sale (VR-181) when the vehicle is under seven years old and sells for less than its book value. Maryland publishes Form VR-181 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

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

Maryland requires the bill of sale to be notarized in most private vehicle sales. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page formatted for Maryland.

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

To the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration 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.