North Dakota ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
North Dakota 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 North Dakota ATV bill of sale PDF that includes everything the North Dakota Department of Transportation looks for, matching the fields on SFN 62502. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Seller
Buyer
ATV details
Price and terms
How to sell a ATV in North Dakota
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 North Dakota ATV bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
- Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. North Dakota 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 North Dakota Department of Transportation if North Dakota 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 North Dakota's SFN 62502), the signed title and your ID to the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
- Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
- Register within North Dakota'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 North Dakota checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.
North Dakota at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- SFN 62502
- Where the buyer registers
- North Dakota Department of Transportation (www.dot.nd.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
North Dakota's SFN 62502 Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale documents the selling price for excise tax, which is charged on fair market value unless the form explains a lower price. A notarized SFN 2888 Seller's Certificate is required only when no title exists. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Other North Dakota forms
- North Dakota Vehicle Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Boat Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Trailer Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Firearm Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- North Dakota RV Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Equipment Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Tractor Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Horse Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Dog Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Livestock Bill of Sale
- North Dakota General Bill of Sale
- North Dakota Business Bill of Sale
ATV / UTV Bill of Sale in other states
North Dakota ATV bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a ATV in North Dakota?+
North Dakota requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. North Dakota's SFN 62502 Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale documents the selling price for excise tax, which is charged on fair market value unless the form explains a lower price. A notarized SFN 2888 Seller's Certificate is required only when no title exists. Plates stay with the seller. North Dakota publishes SFN 62502 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.
Does a North Dakota ATV bill of sale need to be notarized?+
North Dakota 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 North Dakota?+
To the North Dakota Department of Transportation (Motor Vehicle Division) 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.