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North Dakota Dirt Bike 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 dirt bike 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.

North Dakota
Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Dirt bike details

Price and terms

How to sell a dirt bike in North Dakota

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 North Dakota dirt bike bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. North Dakota 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 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

  1. 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.
  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 North Dakota'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 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.

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North Dakota dirt bike bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a dirt bike 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 dirt bike 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.

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.