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Use this bill of sale when selling a atv in Fort Worth, Texas. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Tarrant County Tax Office – Main Branch
Address
100 E Weatherford St, Fort Worth, TX 76196
Phone
(817) 884-1100
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$28.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.25%
Base Registration Fee
$51.75
Texas state rate 6.25% + Tarrant County/Fort Worth local rate 2.00%
Texas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Tarrant County Clerk
Phone
(817) 884-1195
The most common atv makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party atv prices range from $2,000–$12,000. Atvs average 2.1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Steering, Suspension.
Before completing a atv bill of sale in Texas, verify these safety items:
ATV insurance is required for on-road use in states that allow it. Off-road coverage averages $100–$400/year. ATVs depreciate 30–40% in the first 3 years. Polaris and Can-Am models hold value best. Peak season for private atv sales is spring and early fall — before and after riding seasons, with an average of 25 days on market.
ATVs are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — title/registration requirements vary by state" for registration purposes. ATVs are classified by engine displacement (cc) rather than weight for most regulations. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to atvs.
Fort Worth residents completing a atv bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Texas state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.25%, flat 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax statewide. The most popular atv makes in Texas include Polaris, Can-Am, Honda.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 10,842 bill of sale documents for Texas transactions, with 292 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)
Fort Worth is in Tarrant County. Title transfers are handled by the Tarrant County Tax Office – Main Branch at 100 E Weatherford St, Fort Worth, TX 76196. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (817) 884-1100.
The combined rate is 8.25%. Texas state rate 6.25% + Tarrant County/Fort Worth local rate 2.00%.
No. Texas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $28.00. Base registration fee: $51.75. Sales tax at 8.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.