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Use this bill of sale when selling a moped 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 moped makes in private-party sales are Vespa, Honda, Genuine Scooters, Yamaha, Kymco. Average private-party moped prices range from $500–$3,000. Mopeds average 1.1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a moped bill of sale in California, verify these safety items:
Moped insurance is minimal — $75–$200/year in most states. Some states do not require insurance for mopeds. Mopeds hold value poorly — expect 50–60% loss in 3 years. Vespa brand is the exception, retaining 40–50% more than average. Peak season for private moped sales is spring and early summer for commuter demand, with an average of 20 days on market.
Mopeds are classified as "Moped (separate from motorcycle in most states — often no motorcycle license required)" for registration purposes. Mopeds must be under 50cc engine displacement and limited to 30 mph to qualify for moped classification. Exceeding either limit reclassifies as a motorcycle. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to mopeds.
Los Angeles residents completing a moped 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 moped makes in California include Vespa, Honda, Genuine Scooters.
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.