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Texas ATV / UTV Bill of Sale

Texas does not require a bill of sale, but the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Texas ATV bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles looks for. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Texas
ATV / UTV Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

ATV details

Price and terms

How to sell a ATV in Texas

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

  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 Texas ATV bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Texas 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 ATV has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles if Texas 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 Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
  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 Texas'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 Texas checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

Texas at a glance

Bill of sale
Not required, strongly recommended
Notary
Notarization optional
Official state form
None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
Where the buyer registers
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (www.txdmv.gov)
Buyer's deadline to title
30 days from the sale
License plates
Seller may remove

Texas does not require a bill of sale, but the buyer must file Form 130-U with the sales price and title the vehicle within 30 days, and the seller should keep written records of the sale. Form 14-317 is the gift affidavit. Sellers may remove their plates and should file a Vehicle Transfer Notification online.

Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.

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Texas ATV bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a ATV in Texas?+

Texas does not require a bill of sale, but the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Texas does not require a bill of sale, but the buyer must file Form 130-U with the sales price and title the vehicle within 30 days, and the seller should keep written records of the sale. Form 14-317 is the gift affidavit. Sellers may remove their plates and should file a Vehicle Transfer Notification online. Texas has no mandatory form, so any complete, signed bill of sale like the one generated here is accepted.

Does a Texas ATV bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Texas 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 Texas?+

To the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 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.