Maryland Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Create a free Maryland motorcycle bill of sale. Notarization is recommended but not required for a Maryland motorcycle bill of sale. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
Maryland motorcycle requirements
Maryland publishes an official Bill of Sale (Form VR-181), and a plain (un-notarized) bill of sale signed by buyer and seller is normally accepted as proof of purchase price; notarization is only REQUIRED in a narrow tax scenario - when the vehicle is less than 7 years old, the price is at least $500 below book value, and the buyer wants excise tax based on the lower sale price - so notarization is conditional, not generally required.
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⚠ Maryland publishes an official Bill of Sale (Form VR-181), and a plain (un-notarized) bill of sale signed by buyer and seller is normally accepted as proof of purchase price; notarization is only REQUIRED in a narrow tax scenario - when the vehicle is less than 7 years old, the price is at least $500 below book value, and the buyer wants excise tax based on the lower sale price - so notarization is conditional, not generally required.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale (Maryland)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the motorcycle described below.
2. Description of Motorcycle
[Enter the motorcycle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the motorcycle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the motorcycle and accepts it in its current condition.
The motorcycle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Maryland.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Email yourself a copy (PDF)
This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Confirm Maryland's requirements before signing.
Maryland Motorcycle Requirements
Maryland requires a bill of sale to title or register a motorcycle. Notarization is recommended but not required for a Maryland motorcycle bill of sale. Maryland publishes an official form (Maryland MVA Bill of Sale (Form VR-181)).
Federal law (49 CFR 580) requires the seller to disclose the odometer reading at transfer of ownership for vehicles under 20 model years old (no disclosure required once a vehicle reaches 20 model years, and never for vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR). The Maryland MVA states that 'Federal regulations require that the vehicle's odometer mileage be stated by the seller when ownership of the vehicle is transferred'; the reading can be recorded and attested in the Assignment of Ownership section of the Maryland title or submitted on the MVA Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form VR-197).
Source: Maryland MVA - Titling: Used Vehicle Purchased from a Non-Dealer; Maryland Excise Titling Tax; MVA Bill of Sale (Form VR-181) · official form.
What to Include
A motorcycle bill of sale records the sale of a motorcycle, moped, or scooter, including the VIN and odometer reading needed to transfer the title.
- Year
- Make
- Model
- VIN — Vehicle Identification Number
- Odometer (miles) — Required for the federal odometer disclosure
- Sale price, date, and both signatures
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a motorcycle bill of sale need to be notarized in Maryland?
Notarization is recommended but not required for a Maryland motorcycle bill of sale.
Do I need a bill of sale for a motorcycle in Maryland?
Yes — Maryland requires it to title or register the motorcycle.
Can I download or email the motorcycle bill of sale?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Both buyer and seller should sign.
Disclaimer
This Maryland motorcycle bill of sale generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Maryland's requirements before signing.