Washington ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
Washington does not require a bill of sale, but the Washington State Department of Licensing recommends one. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Washington ATV bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Washington State Department of Licensing looks for, matching the fields on Form TD-420-065. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Seller
Buyer
ATV details
Price and terms
How to sell a ATV in Washington
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 ATV bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
- Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Washington 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 Washington State Department of Licensing if Washington 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 Washington's Form TD-420-065), the signed title and your ID to the Washington State Department of Licensing.
- Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
- Register within Washington'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 checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.
Washington at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form TD-420-065
- Where the buyer registers
- Washington State Department of Licensing (dol.wa.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with vehicle
Washington's Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (420-065) records the sale but does not transfer the title or act as the Report of Sale; the seller files a Vehicle Report of Sale (420-062) separately, online or by mail.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Other Washington forms
- Washington Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Washington Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Washington Boat Bill of Sale
- Washington Trailer Bill of Sale
- Washington Firearm Bill of Sale
- Washington Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- Washington RV Bill of Sale
- Washington Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- Washington Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- Washington Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- Washington Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- Washington Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- Washington Equipment Bill of Sale
- Washington Tractor Bill of Sale
- Washington Horse Bill of Sale
- Washington Dog Bill of Sale
- Washington Livestock Bill of Sale
- Washington General Bill of Sale
- Washington Business Bill of Sale
ATV / UTV Bill of Sale in other states
Washington ATV bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a ATV in Washington?+
Washington does not require a bill of sale, but the Washington State Department of Licensing recommends one. Washington's Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (420-065) records the sale but does not transfer the title or act as the Report of Sale; the seller files a Vehicle Report of Sale (420-062) separately, online or by mail. Washington publishes Form TD-420-065 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.
Does a Washington ATV bill of sale need to be notarized?+
Washington 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?+
To the Washington State Department of Licensing 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.