Missouri ATV / UTV Bill of Sale

Missouri 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 Missouri ATV bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Missouri Department of Revenue looks for, matching the fields on Form 1957. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

State

Missouri

What is being sold

ATV / UTV Bill of Sale

Seller

Full name

Street address

City, state, ZIP

Phone

Driver's license or ID number (optional)

Buyer

Full name

Street address

City, state, ZIP

Phone

Driver's license or ID number (optional)

ATV details

Year

Make

Model

Engine size (cc)

Color

Hours / miles on meter

Included (winch, plow, trailer)

VIN

Price and terms

Payment

Sale price ($)

Date of sale

Sold as-is, no warranty. Recommended for every private sale. Add two witness signature lines

Known defects or extra terms (optional)

How to sell a ATV in Missouri

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

Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
Agree on the price and fill in the Missouri ATV bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Missouri does not require a notary.
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.
File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Missouri Department of Revenue if Missouri 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

Bring the signed bill of sale (or Missouri's Form 1957), the signed title and your ID to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
Register within Missouri'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 Missouri checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

Missouri at a glance

Bill of sale: Required in common cases
Notary: Notarization optional
Official state form: Form 1957
Where the buyer registers: Missouri Department of Revenue (dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle)

Buyer's deadline to title: 30 days from the sale
License plates: Stay with seller

Missouri sellers must report a sale within 30 days using the Notice of Sale (Form 5049) or Bill of Sale (Form 1957); the bill of sale is also required when the title does not show the price. Form 1957 only needs to be notarized for rebuilt-vehicle parts or when the Department asks. Buyers have 30 days to title and plates stay with the seller.

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

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Missouri ATV bill of sale questions

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

Missouri requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Missouri sellers must report a sale within 30 days using the Notice of Sale (Form 5049) or Bill of Sale (Form 1957); the bill of sale is also required when the title does not show the price. Form 1957 only needs to be notarized for rebuilt-vehicle parts or when the Department asks. Buyers have 30 days to title and plates stay with the seller. Missouri publishes Form 1957 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

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

Missouri 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 Missouri?+

To the Missouri Department of Revenue (Motor Vehicle Bureau) 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.