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Missouri Dirt Bike 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 dirt bike 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.

Missouri
Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Dirt bike details

Price and terms

How to sell a dirt bike in Missouri

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 Missouri dirt bike bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Sign it. Signing in front of a notary is not always required in Missouri, but offices ask for it often enough that it is worth the few dollars.
  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 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

  1. Bring the signed bill of sale (or Missouri's Form 1957), the signed title and your ID to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
  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 Missouri'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 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 recommended
Official state form
Form 1957
Where the buyer registers
Missouri Department of Revenue (dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle)

Missouri's Form 1957 is required when the title has no price field or for a motor vehicle over 10 years old sold as-is in some counties.

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Missouri dirt bike bill of sale questions

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

Missouri requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Missouri's Form 1957 is required when the title has no price field or for a motor vehicle over 10 years old sold as-is in some counties. Missouri publishes Form 1957 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

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

Notarization is not always required in Missouri, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page formatted for Missouri.

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.

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.