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Use this bill of sale when selling a dirt bike in Los Angeles, California. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
DMV Los Angeles – Downtown
Address
3615 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone
(800) 777-0133
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM)
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
10.25%
Base Registration Fee
$46.00
Los Angeles city rate: 9.50% state + county base plus 0.75% city district tax
California does not require notarization for a standard vehicle bill of sale; a REG 135 or written bill of sale with both signatures is sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder
Phone
(562) 462-2177
Website
https://www.lavote.govThe most common dirt bike makes in private-party sales are Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki. Average private-party dirt bike prices range from $1,500–$10,000. Dirt bikes average 1.5 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Frame, Suspension.
Before completing a dirt bike bill of sale in California, verify these safety items:
Off-road-only dirt bikes may not require insurance. Street-legal dual-sport conversions require motorcycle insurance. Dirt bikes hold value well in the enthusiast market — 25–35% loss over 3 years. Japanese four-strokes retain the most. Peak season for private dirt bike sales is spring for motocross, fall for trail riding, with an average of 20 days on market.
Dirt Bikes are classified as "Off-highway motorcycle (OHV) — not street legal without conversion in most states" for registration purposes. Dirt bikes typically weigh 200–280 lbs. No weight-class registration; classified by engine displacement. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to dirt bikes.
Los Angeles residents completing a dirt bike 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 dirt bike makes in California include Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki.
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)
Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County. Title transfers are handled by the DMV Los Angeles – Downtown at 3615 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM). Phone: (800) 777-0133.
The combined rate is 10.25%. Los Angeles city rate: 9.50% state + county base plus 0.75% city district tax.
No. California does not require notarization for a standard vehicle bill of sale; a REG 135 or written bill of sale with both signatures is sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $15.00. Base registration fee: $46.00. Sales tax at 10.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.