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Use this bill of sale when selling a atv in Ames, Iowa. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Story County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle
Address
900 6th St, Nevada, IA 50201
Phone
(515) 382-7340
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$25.00
Sales Tax Rate
5.00%
Base Registration Fee
$35.00
Iowa 5% use tax on private vehicle sales
Iowa does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Story County Recorder
Phone
(515) 382-7210
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 Iowa, 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.
Ames residents completing a atv bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Iowa state rules. The state sales tax rate is 5%, 5% one-time new registration fee instead of sales tax. The most popular atv makes in Iowa include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 772 bill of sale documents for Iowa transactions, with 21 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)
Ames is in Story County. Title transfers are handled by the Story County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle at 900 6th St, Nevada, IA 50201. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (515) 382-7340.
The combined rate is 5.00%. Iowa 5% use tax on private vehicle sales.
No. Iowa does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $25.00. Base registration fee: $35.00. Sales tax at 5.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.