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Use this bill of sale when selling a motorcycle in Kearney, Nebraska. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle
Address
1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Phone
(308) 236-1226
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$10.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.50%
Base Registration Fee
$15.00
Nebraska state rate 5.5% + Kearney city 2.0%
Nebraska requires notarization of the title assignment.
County Clerk / Recorder
Buffalo County Clerk
Phone
(308) 236-1226
The most common motorcycle makes in private-party sales are Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki. Average private-party motorcycle prices range from $2,000–$20,000. Motorcycles average 2.4 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a motorcycle bill of sale in Nebraska, verify these safety items:
Motorcycle insurance averages $700–$1,500/year for full coverage. Sport bikes cost significantly more to insure than cruisers. Motorcycles depreciate 35–50% in the first 3 years. Harley-Davidson and BMW models hold value best. Peak season for private motorcycle sales is late winter to early spring (february–april) as riding season approaches, with an average of 30 days on market.
Motorcycles are classified as "Motorcycle" for registration purposes. No weight-based exemption for motorcycles. All motorcycles under 20 years old require federal odometer disclosure. Federal odometer disclosure is required for motorcycles under 20 years old.
Kearney residents completing a motorcycle bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Nebraska state rules. The state sales tax rate is 5.5%, 5.5% state plus local option taxes up to 2%. The most popular motorcycle makes in Nebraska include Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha.
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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)
Kearney is in Buffalo County. Title transfers are handled by the Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle at 1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (308) 236-1226.
The combined rate is 7.50%. Nebraska state rate 5.5% + Kearney city 2.0%.
Yes. Nebraska requires notarization of the title assignment.
Title transfer fee: $10.00. Base registration fee: $15.00. Sales tax at 7.50% is collected at the time of title transfer.