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Michigan Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Michigan does not require a bill of sale, but the Michigan Department of State recommends one. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Michigan dirt bike bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Michigan Department of State looks for, matching the fields on TR-207 (trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles only). Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Michigan
Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Dirt bike details

Price and terms

How to sell a dirt bike in Michigan

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 Michigan dirt bike bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Michigan 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 dirt bike has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Michigan Department of State if Michigan 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 Michigan's TR-207 (trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles only)), the signed title and your ID to the Michigan Department of State.
  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 Michigan'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 Michigan checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

Michigan at a glance

Bill of sale
Not required, strongly recommended
Notary
Notarization optional
Official state form
TR-207 (trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles only)
Where the buyer registers
Michigan Department of State (www.michigan.gov/sos)
License plates
Stay with seller

Michigan records the purchase price, sale date and odometer on the title itself (or in the online title transfer), so no bill of sale is required for cars. Form TR-207 is the bill of sale for non-titled trailers, watercraft and snowmobiles. Plates stay with the seller.

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

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Michigan dirt bike bill of sale questions

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

Michigan does not require a bill of sale, but the Michigan Department of State recommends one. Michigan records the purchase price, sale date and odometer on the title itself (or in the online title transfer), so no bill of sale is required for cars. Form TR-207 is the bill of sale for non-titled trailers, watercraft and snowmobiles. Plates stay with the seller. Michigan publishes TR-207 (trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles only) for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

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

Michigan 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 Michigan?+

To the Michigan Department of State 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.