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Sterling Heights, Michigan Dirt Bike Bill of Sale

Use this bill of sale when selling a dirt bike in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

Sterling Heights, MichiganDirt BikePopulation rank #212

What to include

  • Buyer and seller names and addresses
  • Dirt Bike 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 — Macomb County

DMV / Title Office

MI Secretary of State – Sterling Heights Office

Address

33575 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Phone

(888) 767-6424

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$15.00

Sales Tax Rate

6.00%

Base Registration Fee

$20.00

Michigan statewide rate 6%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Michigan does not require notarization.

Sterling Heights Transfer Checklist

  • Title transfer at SOS within 15 days
  • 6% use tax at title transfer
  • Seller must sign title and provide odometer disclosure
  • Both parties should retain a bill of sale copy

County Information — Macomb County

County Clerk / Recorder

Macomb County Clerk

Phone

(586) 469-5120

Dirt Bike market data and safety information

The 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.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used dirt bike

Before completing a dirt bike bill of sale in Michigan, verify these safety items:

  • Inspect frame and subframe for cracks from jumps and crashes
  • Check fork seal condition and suspension linkage bearings
  • Verify engine compression and listen for bottom-end noise
  • Check sprocket and chain wear — high-wear items on dirt bikes

Dirt Bike insurance and depreciation in Michigan

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 Bike registration and titling

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.

Dirt Bike sales in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights residents completing a dirt bike bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Michigan state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6%, flat 6% use tax statewide. The most popular dirt bike makes in Michigan include Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki.

Michigan bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 2,419 bill of sale documents for Michigan transactions, with 65 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 Sterling Heights in, and which office handles title transfers?

Sterling Heights is in Macomb County. Title transfers are handled by the MI Secretary of State – Sterling Heights Office at 33575 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (888) 767-6424.

What is the sales tax rate on a dirt bike sale in Sterling Heights?

The combined rate is 6.00%. Michigan statewide rate 6%.

Is notarization required for a dirt bike bill of sale in Sterling Heights?

No. Michigan does not require notarization.

What fees should I expect when transferring a dirt bike title in Sterling Heights?

Title transfer fee: $15.00. Base registration fee: $20.00. Sales tax at 6.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.