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Plymouth, Minnesota Side by Side Bill of Sale

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

Plymouth, MinnesotaSide by SidePopulation rank #468

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 — Hennepin County

DMV / Title Office

Hennepin County Service Center – Plymouth

Address

3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447

Phone

(763) 348-8240

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$8.25

Sales Tax Rate

6.875%

Base Registration Fee

$35.00

Minnesota motor vehicle sales tax is 6.5% statewide (separate from regular 6.875% sales tax rate)

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Minnesota does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is sufficient.

Plymouth Transfer Checklist

  • Title transfer at the Hennepin County Service Center within 10 days
  • Minnesota motor vehicle sales tax (6.5%) at title transfer
  • Seller must sign the title and provide odometer reading
  • Registration tax based on vehicle value

County Information — Hennepin County

County Clerk / Recorder

Hennepin County Recorder

Phone

(612) 348-3191

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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota

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 Plymouth, Minnesota

Plymouth residents completing a side by side bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Minnesota state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.5%, 6.5% motor vehicle sales tax (separate from general 6.875% rate). The most popular side by side makes in Minnesota include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.

Minnesota bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,371 bill of sale documents for Minnesota transactions, with 37 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 Plymouth in, and which office handles title transfers?

Plymouth is in Hennepin County. Title transfers are handled by the Hennepin County Service Center – Plymouth at 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (763) 348-8240.

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

The combined rate is 6.875%. Minnesota motor vehicle sales tax is 6.5% statewide (separate from regular 6.875% sales tax rate).

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

No. Minnesota does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. A signed title is sufficient.

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

Title transfer fee: $8.25. Base registration fee: $35.00. Sales tax at 6.875% is collected at the time of title transfer.