Bill of Sale · North Carolina
North Carolina Motorcycle Bill of Sale (2026)
Motorcycles follow the same title and sale rules as other motor vehicles in North Carolina. North Carolina requires the title assignment and title application to be notarized. There is no official bill of sale for private sales. The new owner must apply for title within 28 days (G.S. 20-73).
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North Carolina motorcycle sale: key facts
- Notary required?
- Yes — on the title assignment and title application.
- Official state form
- No official private-sale bill of sale. Title application: MVR-1.
- Buyer deadline to title
- 28 days ($20 civil penalty).
- Seller next step
- Complete and notarize the title assignment, including odometer and damage disclosure.
- 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: NC G.S. 20-73 · NCDMV — Title documents and forms · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about the seller, the buyer and the motorcycle. The form follows North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a North Carolina motorcycle bill of sale need to be notarized?
- Yes — on the title assignment and title application.
- How long does the buyer have to title the motorcycle in North Carolina?
- 28 days ($20 civil penalty).
- 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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