Motorcycle bill of sale template: free in Word, or sign it online
Reviewed in October 2026
A motorcycle bill of sale records the private sale of a motorcycle, dirt bike or scooter. It lists the VIN, make, model, mileage, price and date, with both signatures. Street bikes go to the DMV with the signed title, while off-road bikes may need only this document.
Ten documents free, no card. Signed by the seller and the buyer.
Example filled in with sample data
The full motorcycle bill of sale
MOTORCYCLE BILL OF SALE
On [date], [Seller name], of [address] (the "Seller"), sells the motorcycle below to [Buyer name], of [address] (the "Buyer").
1. Motorcycle
Year: [year] · Make: [make] · Model: [model] · Type: [street, dual-sport, dirt bike, scooter] · Engine: [cc] · Color: [color] · VIN or frame number: [number] · Title number: [number, if titled].
2. Odometer
The odometer reads [number] miles and, to the Seller’s knowledge, shows the actual mileage. [Off-road bikes without odometer: hours of use, if known.]
3. Included items
[Helmet, saddlebags, spare keys, manuals, aftermarket parts] are included in the sale.
4. Price
The price is [amount] USD, paid by [method] on [date]. The Seller confirms receipt.
5. Ownership and liens
The Seller is the legal owner and states the motorcycle is free of liens, except [none / describe].
6. Condition
The motorcycle is sold "AS IS", with no warranty. Known issues: [none / list].
7. Title and registration
The Seller signs over the title, if any. The Buyer titles and registers the motorcycle as required and pays all taxes and fees.
8. Signatures
This bill of sale is governed by the laws of [state]. The parties agree to sign it electronically, with the same effect as handwritten signatures.
SELLER
Signature: ______________________
Name: [full name]
Date: [date]
BUYER
Signature: ______________________
Name: [full name]
Date: [date]
What the template includes
Year, make, model, type, engine size, color and VIN
Odometer reading, or hours for off-road bikes
Gear and parts included in the sale
Price and payment
Ownership and lien statement
As-is condition with known issues
Title and registration duties
What you fill in
Field
Example
Date
October 21, 2026
Seller
Eric Hall, Reno, NV
Buyer
Tasha Green, Sparks, NV
Motorcycle
2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400, green
VIN
JKAEXKG10LDA12345
Odometer
9,850 miles
Included
Two keys, tank bag, owner’s manual
Price
4,600 USD in cash, receipt given
How it gets signed
1Choose “Use this template”, fill in the fields and read the full motorcycle bill of sale once more.
2Send it by WhatsApp or email. The other party opens the link on their phone without an account.
3They tap the brown bar at the bottom that says “Sign as …” and draw their signature with a finger.
4Everyone gets the signed PDF with its signature certificate. Anyone can check it at signsolu.com/verificar.
Before signing, each signer agrees to sign electronically. The screen links to the electronic signature disclosure the ESIGN Act asks for.
The bill of sale can be signed online. The certificate of title is a separate state document. If your state still uses a paper title, the seller signs it by hand and hands it to the buyer.
Your first ten documents are free and need no card.
For a one-off letter or form, you can also sign it online for free from a PDF or a photo of the paper.
What the law says
Each state’s motor vehicle agency sets how ownership passes. The seller signs over the certificate of title, and the buyer registers the vehicle within the state deadline. Many states ask for a bill of sale too, and a few ask for it to be notarized.
The federal odometer rule covers self-propelled motor vehicles, so street motorcycles carry the mileage statement. Many states do not title dirt bikes used only off road, and there this bill of sale is the main proof of the sale.
The ESIGN Act gives an electronic signature on the bill of sale the same effect as ink.
Street bike, dirt bike or scooter
Type
Usually titled?
What the buyer needs
Street motorcycle
Yes
Signed title and bill of sale
Dual-sport, street legal
Yes
Signed title and bill of sale
Dirt bike, off-road only
Depends on the state
Bill of sale, and title if issued
Scooter or moped
Depends on engine size and state
Bill of sale, and title if issued
Check your state’s rules for off-road registration stickers and moped plates.
Before you hand over the keys
1Match the VIN on the frame to the title.
2Let the buyer test ride with a helmet and a valid license, or ride it for them.
3Collect payment that has cleared.
4Sign the bill of sale and the title.
5Remove your plate if your state requires it.
A worked example
Eric sells his Ninja 400 to Tasha for 4,600 USD in cash. He lists the two keys and the tank bag in clause 3.
Tasha counts the cash, Eric writes a receipt, and both sign the bill of sale on their phones. Eric signs the paper title and keeps his plate.
Mistakes to avoid
Frame number not checked. A mismatch can mean a stolen bike.
Gear not listed. Buyers and sellers remember differently what was included.
Cash without a receipt. Clause 4 records payment, but a receipt helps too.
What changes from state to state
Notarization. A few states ask for a notarized bill of sale or title signature.
State forms. Some motor vehicle agencies have their own bill of sale form and prefer it.
Plates. In many states plates stay with the seller. In others they go with the vehicle.
Release of liability. Many states let the seller report the sale online within a few days.
Inspections. Emissions or safety checks may be needed before the buyer can register.
Sales tax. The buyer pays it at registration in most states, based on the price or a book value.
Check your state motor vehicle agency before the sale. The bill of sale stays the same, only the steps around it change.
After the sale
Cancel your insurance on the motorcycle and report the sale if your state offers a release of liability. Keep the signed bill of sale with your records.
Sample descriptions that hold up
Street bike: “2020 Kawasaki Ninja 400, green, VIN JKAEXKG10LDA12345, 9,850 miles, two keys.”
Dirt bike: “2019 Honda CRF250F, red, frame number JH2ME1234KK012345, about 120 hours, no title issued.”
Is a motorcycle bill of sale signed online legally binding?
Yes. The ESIGN Act gives an electronic signature the same legal effect as a handwritten one. The signed PDF and its certificate show who signed the motorcycle bill of sale, when and from which device.
Does the buyer need a SignSolú account to sign?
No. They open the link on their phone and sign with the brown bar at the bottom of the screen.
Can I download the motorcycle bill of sale in Word?
Yes. “Download in Word” gives you the full motorcycle bill of sale with no email and no account. You can print it or edit it and sign it here later.
Does a dirt bike need a bill of sale?
Yes, it is wise. In states that do not title off-road bikes, it may be the only proof of the sale.
Do I include the mileage for a motorcycle?
Yes, for street motorcycles. Off-road bikes without an odometer can list hours of use.
Can I sell a motorcycle as is?
Yes. Private sales are usually as is. List any known issues in clause 6.
Can I sell a motorcycle without a title?
In states that title motorcycles, the buyer will need one. Ask your motor vehicle agency for a duplicate before the sale.
