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Create Los Angeles, California Side by Side Bill of Sale Online

Use this bill of sale when selling a side by side in Los Angeles, California. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

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What to include

Buyer and seller names and addresses
Side by Side VIN and vehicle details
Sale price and date
Signatures from both parties

Next step

Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.

Local Requirements — Los Angeles County

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)

Transfer Fees & Taxes

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

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

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.

Los Angeles Transfer Checklist

Submit a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138) to the CA DMV within 5 days of sale
Seller must sign the title certificate and provide odometer disclosure
Buyer has 10 days to transfer title; $15 title transfer fee due at DMV
Smog certificate required for most vehicles older than 4 model years

County Information — Los Angeles County

County Clerk / Recorder

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder

Phone

(562) 462-2177

Website

https://www.lavote.gov

Side by Side market data and safety information

The most common side by side makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party side by side prices range from $5,000–$30,000. Side by sides average 2.6 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Steering, Fuel System, Fire Hazard.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used side by side

Before completing a side by side bill of sale in California, verify these safety items:

Verify ROPS (cage) is intact and meets manufacturer specifications
Check all seat belts and door/net latching mechanisms
Inspect CV axles and boots — the highest-wear item on side-by-sides
Test power steering operation and differential lock engagement

Side by Side insurance and depreciation in California

Insurance averages $200–$600/year. Multi-passenger models cost more. Required for on-road use. Side-by-sides depreciate 30–40% in 3 years. Sport models (RZR, Maverick) depreciate faster than utility models (Ranger). Peak season for private side by side sales is spring for recreation, fall for hunting season, with an average of 25 days on market.

Side by Side registration and titling

Side by Sides are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — some states allow street-legal conversion" for registration purposes. Side-by-sides range from 1,000–2,000 lbs. Multi-seat crew models weigh more. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to side by sides.

Side by Side sales in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles residents completing a side by side 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 side by side makes in California include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.

California bill of sale statistics

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.

Why Documentation Helps Protect Asking Price

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)

Frequently asked questions

What county is Los Angeles in, and which office handles title transfers?

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.

What is the sales tax rate on a side by side sale in Los Angeles?

The combined rate is 10.25%. Los Angeles city rate: 9.50% state + county base plus 0.75% city district tax.

Is notarization required for a side by side bill of sale in Los Angeles?

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.

What fees should I expect when transferring a side by side title in Los Angeles?

Title transfer fee: $15.00. Base registration fee: $46.00. Sales tax at 10.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.