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Use this bill of sale when selling a atv in Fresno, California. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
DMV Fresno – North Office
Address
665 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
Phone
(800) 777-0133
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM)
Title Transfer Fee
$23.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.975%
Base Registration Fee
$46.00
California state base 7.25% + Fresno County 0.975% district tax + Fresno city 0.75%
California does not require notarization for vehicle transfers. Seller must file REG 138 within 5 days of sale.
County Clerk / Recorder
Fresno County Clerk
Phone
(559) 600-3480
The most common atv makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party atv prices range from $2,000–$12,000. Atvs average 2.1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Steering, Suspension.
Before completing a atv bill of sale in California, verify these safety items:
ATV insurance is required for on-road use in states that allow it. Off-road coverage averages $100–$400/year. ATVs depreciate 30–40% in the first 3 years. Polaris and Can-Am models hold value best. Peak season for private atv sales is spring and early fall — before and after riding seasons, with an average of 25 days on market.
ATVs are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — title/registration requirements vary by state" for registration purposes. ATVs are classified by engine displacement (cc) rather than weight for most regulations. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to atvs.
Fresno residents completing a atv bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to California state rules. The state sales tax rate is 7.25%, 7.25% base; county/city adds 0.25–3.25% (total up to 10.75%). The most popular atv makes in California include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 14,217 bill of sale documents for California transactions, with 382 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Fresno is in Fresno County. Title transfers are handled by the DMV Fresno – North Office at 665 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93704. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM). Phone: (800) 777-0133.
The combined rate is 8.975%. California state base 7.25% + Fresno County 0.975% district tax + Fresno city 0.75%.
No. California does not require notarization for vehicle transfers. Seller must file REG 138 within 5 days of sale.
Title transfer fee: $23.00. Base registration fee: $46.00. Sales tax at 8.975% is collected at the time of title transfer.