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Use this bill of sale when selling a motorcycle in Concord, North Carolina. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
NCDMV – Concord Office
Address
65 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28025
Phone
(919) 715-7000
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$56.00
Sales Tax Rate
3.00%
Base Registration Fee
$36.00
North Carolina Highway Use Tax (HUT) 3% (capped at $2,000) instead of standard sales tax
North Carolina does not require notarization. Both parties sign the title.
County Clerk / Recorder
Cabarrus County Register of Deeds
Phone
(704) 920-2114
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 North Carolina, 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.
Concord residents completing a motorcycle bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to North Carolina state rules. The state sales tax rate is 3%, 3% highway use tax (capped at $250 for private party sales). The most popular motorcycle makes in North Carolina include Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 2,618 bill of sale documents for North Carolina transactions, with 70 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)
Concord is in Cabarrus County. Title transfers are handled by the NCDMV – Concord Office at 65 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28025. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (919) 715-7000.
The combined rate is 3.00%. North Carolina Highway Use Tax (HUT) 3% (capped at $2,000) instead of standard sales tax.
No. North Carolina does not require notarization. Both parties sign the title.
Title transfer fee: $56.00. Base registration fee: $36.00. Sales tax at 3.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.