New Jersey Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

How to sell a dirt bike in New Jersey

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 New Jersey dirt bike bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. New Jersey 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 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission if New Jersey 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, the signed title and your ID to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
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 New Jersey'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 New Jersey checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.