Bill of Sale · Michigan
Michigan Motorcycle Bill of Sale (2026)
Motorcycles follow the same title and sale rules as other motor vehicles in Michigan. Michigan has no official bill of sale for cars or motorcycles. The buyer must transfer the title within 15 days ($15 late fee), and the seller should keep a record of the sale — including the buyer's driver license number — for 18 months.
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Michigan motorcycle sale: key facts
- Notary required?
- No notary requirement was found; notarizing is optional.
- Official state form
- No official bill of sale for cars/motorcycles (TR-207 is for trailers and watercraft).
- Buyer deadline to title
- 15 days ($15 late fee, MCL 257.233).
- Seller record
- Keep 18 months: buyer's name, address, driver license number, signature, price and date.
- Does it replace the title?
- No. The certificate of title is still signed over to the buyer; the bill of sale records price, date and parties.
Official sources: Michigan SOS — Vehicle ownership · MCL 257.233 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about the seller, the buyer and the motorcycle. The form follows Michigan rules.
- See a free preview of your document.
- Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing and filing instructions for Michigan.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Michigan motorcycle bill of sale need to be notarized?
- No notary requirement was found; notarizing is optional.
- How long does the buyer have to title the motorcycle in Michigan?
- 15 days ($15 late fee, MCL 257.233).
- Does a bill of sale replace the certificate of title?
- No. When the motorcycle is titled, ownership passes by signing over the title. The bill of sale records the price, date and parties, which is useful for taxes and as proof of the sale.
- Is the odometer disclosure required?
- Under federal law (49 CFR 580), motor vehicles of model year 2011 and newer need an odometer statement until they are 20 years old; model year 2010 and older are exempt. Our form calculates this for you.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document, and you also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish signing instructions.
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