Washington, D.C. ATV / UTV Bill of Sale

Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. ATV bill of sale PDF that includes everything the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles looks for. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

State

Washington, D.C.

What is being sold

ATV / UTV Bill of Sale

Seller

Full name

Street address

City, state, ZIP

Phone

Driver's license or ID number (optional)

Buyer

Full name

Street address

City, state, ZIP

Phone

Driver's license or ID number (optional)

ATV details

Year

Make

Model

Engine size (cc)

Color

Hours / miles on meter

Included (winch, plow, trailer)

VIN

Price and terms

Payment

Sale price ($)

Date of sale

Sold as-is, no warranty. Recommended for every private sale. Add two witness signature lines

Known defects or extra terms (optional)

How to sell a ATV in Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C. ATV bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Washington, D.C. 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 District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles if Washington, D.C. 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, the signed title and your ID to the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
Register within Washington, D.C.'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 Washington, D.C. checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

Washington, D.C. at a glance

Bill of sale: Required in common cases
Notary: Notarization optional
Official state form: None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
Where the buyer registers: District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (dmv.dc.gov)

The District asks for a bill of sale when the title does not show the price, and uses it to assess the excise tax.

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Washington, D.C. ATV bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a ATV in Washington, D.C.?+

Washington, D.C. requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. The District asks for a bill of sale when the title does not show the price, and uses it to assess the excise tax. Washington, D.C. has no mandatory form, so any complete, signed bill of sale like the one generated here is accepted.

Does a Washington, D.C. ATV bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?+

To the District of Columbia 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.