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Use this bill of sale when selling a golf cart in Wilmington, North Carolina. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
NCDMV – Wilmington Office
Address
230 Government Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
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
New Hanover County Register of Deeds
Phone
(910) 798-4530
Website
https://rod.nhcgov.comThe most common golf cart makes in private-party sales are Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha, Star EV, Garia. Average private-party golf cart prices range from $2,000–$15,000. Golf carts average 0.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Electrical, Brakes, Steering.
Before completing a golf cart bill of sale in North Carolina, verify these safety items:
Golf cart insurance is $100–$300/year. Required if operated on public roads as an LSV. Electric golf carts depreciate slowly — 20–30% over 5 years — but battery condition is the key value driver. Peak season for private golf cart sales is spring for golf communities, year-round in retirement areas (fl, az, sc), with an average of 30 days on market.
Golf Carts are classified as "Low-speed vehicle (LSV) if street-legal; otherwise unregistered recreational equipment" for registration purposes. LSVs must not exceed 25 mph on level ground. Modifications increasing speed above 25 mph may reclassify the vehicle. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to golf carts.
Wilmington residents completing a golf cart 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 golf cart makes in North Carolina include Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha.
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Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
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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
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Wilmington is in New Hanover County. Title transfers are handled by the NCDMV – Wilmington Office at 230 Government Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403. 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.