South Dakota ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
South 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 South Dakota ATV bill of sale PDF that includes everything the South Dakota Department of Revenue looks for, matching the fields on Form 1025. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Seller
Buyer
ATV details
Price and terms
How to sell a ATV in South 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 South Dakota ATV bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
- Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. South 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 South Dakota Department of Revenue if South 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 South Dakota's Form 1025), the signed title and your ID to the South Dakota 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 South 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 South Dakota checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.
South Dakota at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form 1025
- Where the buyer registers
- South Dakota Department of Revenue (dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
South Dakota county treasurers use a bill of sale to set excise tax when the title does not show the purchase price. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Other South Dakota forms
- South Dakota Vehicle Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Boat Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Trailer Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Firearm Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- South Dakota RV Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Equipment Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Tractor Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Horse Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Dog Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Livestock Bill of Sale
- South Dakota General Bill of Sale
- South Dakota Business Bill of Sale
ATV / UTV Bill of Sale in other states
South Dakota ATV bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a ATV in South Dakota?+
South Dakota requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. South Dakota county treasurers use a bill of sale to set excise tax when the title does not show the purchase price. Plates stay with the seller. South Dakota publishes Form 1025 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.
Does a South Dakota ATV bill of sale need to be notarized?+
South 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 South Dakota?+
To the South Dakota Department of Revenue (Motor Vehicles 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.