ATV / UTV Transfer Document (Bill of Sale)

An ATV / UTV transfer document — buyer + seller, VIN, year, make, model, engine, odometer (if applicable), trailer (if included), price, as-is condition, signatures and notary block.

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ATV / UTV BILL OF SALE & TRANSFER DOCUMENT
Date of sale: June 15, 2026

PARTIES
  Seller: Casey Tran
          414 Pine Street, Springfield, IL 62701
  Buyer:  Morgan Lee
          218 Linden Ave, Springfield, IL 62701

VEHICLE
  Type:        UTV
  Year:        2021
  Make/model:  Polaris RZR XP 1000
  VIN/serial:  3NSVCE9978M211223
  Engine:      999 cc twin
  Hours/miles: 186 hours · 1,420 miles
  Color:       Velocity Blue

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
  Hard cab roof, doors, full windshield, 4500-lb winch, two helmets (XL + L), gun-rack mount, 2-place trailer (separate title)

PRICE
  Purchase price: $18,800

CONDITION / KNOWN DEFECTS
  Light frame rub-mark on driver-side rocker. Two original tires; rear tires replaced 2025. Service history available — Polaris dealer maintained. Sold AS-IS, where-is.

TRANSFER & WARRANTY
  Seller transfers all right, title, and interest in the vehicle
  described above. Seller represents the title is free of liens
  and that the VIN matches the vehicle. The vehicle is sold AS-IS,
  WHERE-IS, with no express or implied warranty of merchantability
  or fitness for any particular purpose, except as expressly stated
  in "condition notes" above.

TITLING / OHV REGISTRATION
  Buyer is responsible for state titling and OHV-registration
  filings, including use-tax payment, within the filing window
  required by the State of Illinois (commonly 14–30 days).
  Seller will sign the existing title (or OHV-registration card)
  and provide this notarized bill of sale to support that filing.

SIGNATURES
  Seller: ____________________________   Date: ____________
          Casey Tran

  Buyer:  ____________________________   Date: ____________
          Morgan Lee

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
  State of Illinois    County of __________________
  On this ____ day of ________________, 20____, before me
  personally appeared the above-named seller, known to me (or
  proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the
  person whose name is subscribed above, and acknowledged signing
  this bill of sale.

  Notary signature: ____________________________
  My commission expires: ____________
  (Seal)

About this template

An **ATV / UTV transfer** is, paperwork-wise, halfway between a car bill of sale and a boat sale. Most US states do **title** ATVs and UTVs, but some only **register** them as off-highway vehicles (OHV) with an OHV decal and no title. The transfer document captures the same core data either way — **VIN / serial**, year, make, model, engine displacement, hours / miles, and color — plus the purchase price and the seller's title-free warranty. The **VIN** for most ATVs and UTVs is 17 characters on modern units (post-1995 production); on older units it can be shorter and stamped in two places (frame + engine). Buyers should compare the VIN on the document against the **frame stamp** and the **title** before paying. **As-is** is the norm. Private-party ATV / UTV sales rely on the buyer's pre-purchase inspection — compression on each cylinder, oil + diff fluids, CVT belt wear, tires, suspension, frame for cracks. The bill of sale should state as-is explicitly and list any **known defects**. **Use tax** applies in nearly every US state at title or OHV-registration transfer; the buyer files within the state filing window (commonly 14–30 days) and the bill of sale documents the price. Undervaluing the price on the bill of sale to dodge tax is **tax fraud** and the state can reassess against a published value. **Trailer** — if a trailer is included, the trailer has its own title in most states; transfer it on a separate bill of sale (or on this one, naming the trailer VIN explicitly). **OHV vs road-legal** — most ATVs and UTVs are off-highway only; a few states (e.g. Utah, Arizona, Texas) allow on-road registration with additional equipment (turn signals, mirrors, horn, brake light) and a separate license-plate. The buyer should not assume road-legal status without checking the state department of motor vehicles' OHV rules. **Notary** — not every state requires a notarized bill of sale for an ATV / UTV, but several do (Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Wyoming for motor vehicles broadly). Default to notarized — it removes one question at the title office.

When to use it

  • Private-party ATV (quad) sale.
  • Private-party UTV (side-by-side) sale.
  • Family / estate transfer of an OHV.
  • Dealer-arranged consignment sale where the bill of sale is between buyer + private seller.

What to include

  • Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses.
  • Vehicle: type, year, make, model, VIN, engine, hours/miles, color.
  • Accessories and any trailer included.
  • Price and condition (as-is or with limited warranty).
  • Title-free warranty by seller.
  • Buyer responsibility for use-tax filing + titling.
  • Signatures and notary block.

Frequently asked

Most do (Illinois, Texas, Florida, Michigan, etc.) and a few only OHV-register (California, Colorado for older units). Check the state DMV / DNR. Where titled, the seller signs the back of the title; where OHV-registered, the seller signs the registration card.
⚠ Legal disclaimer. This ATV / UTV transfer document is a general private-party template. State titling, OHV-registration, use-tax, and notary requirements vary. Confirm specifics with the state DMV / DNR / OHV office before relying on this form alone.
Jurisdiction: General — a private-party bill of sale and transfer document for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV / quad) or utility task vehicle (UTV / side-by-side). State-by-state titling and OHV-registration rules vary; some states title ATVs, some only register them as off-highway vehicles.
Last reviewed: 2026-05
Reviewed by ScoutMyTool — consult a licensed attorney for binding use.

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