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Use this bill of sale when selling a dirt bike in Billings, Montana. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Yellowstone County Motor Vehicle
Address
217 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101
Phone
(406) 256-2770
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$12.00
Sales Tax Rate
0.00%
Base Registration Fee
$217.00
Montana has no sales tax. No state or local tax on vehicle purchases.
Montana requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
County Clerk / Recorder
Yellowstone County Clerk and Recorder
Phone
(406) 256-2785
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.
Before completing a dirt bike bill of sale in Montana, verify these safety items:
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 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.
Billings residents completing a dirt bike bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Montana state rules. The state sales tax rate is 0%, no sales tax; registration fees based on vehicle age and value. The most popular dirt bike makes in Montana include Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 301 bill of sale documents for Montana transactions, with 8 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)
Billings is in Yellowstone County. Title transfers are handled by the Yellowstone County Motor Vehicle at 217 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (406) 256-2770.
The combined rate is 0.00%. Montana has no sales tax. No state or local tax on vehicle purchases..
Yes. Montana requires notarization of the title assignment for private party vehicle transfers.
Title transfer fee: $12.00. Base registration fee: $217.00. Sales tax at 0.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.