How to Fill Out a Mississippi UTV Bill of Sale

Mississippi UTV transfer fees and requirements

In Mississippi, the title transfer fee is $9 and registration costs $12.75 - $21.75 depending on vehicle type. UTV sales are subject to 5% sales tax on vehicle purchases (reduced rate). Mississippi does not require notarization for private-party utv transfers. Mississippi does not require emission testing for private-party utv sales.

• Reduced 5% sales tax rate for vehicle purchases
• Title transfer at county tax collector office
• Seller must provide title signed and notarized

Mississippi sales tax on utv purchases

Mississippi has a 5% state sales tax rate. 5% reduced vehicle sales tax rate statewide. Private-party utv sales in Mississippi are subject to sales tax. Sales tax applies at the reduced 5% vehicle rate. The title transfer fee is $9.

UTV market data and safety information

The most common utv makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party utv prices range from $5,000–$25,000. Utvs average 2.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Steering, Fuel System, Fire Hazard.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used utv

Before completing a utv bill of sale in Mississippi, verify these safety items:

• Verify ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) is intact and unmodified
• Check seat belt function for all seating positions
• Inspect half doors and nets for proper latching
• Test differential lock and selectable drive modes

UTV insurance and depreciation in Mississippi

UTV insurance averages $200–$600/year. Multi-passenger models cost more to insure. UTVs depreciate similarly to ATVs — 30–40% in 3 years. Sport models depreciate faster than utility models. Peak season for private utv sales is spring for sport models, fall for hunting/utility models, with an average of 28 days on market.

UTV registration and titling

UTVs are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — some states allow street-legal registration with modifications" for registration purposes. UTVs are classified by seating capacity and engine displacement. Side-by-sides over 1,000cc may face additional state restrictions. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to utvs.

Odometer disclosure for utv sales

UTVs are exempt from federal odometer disclosure. Engine hours or GPS-tracked miles are sometimes documented voluntarily but not required by law.

Required disclosures for utv sales in Mississippi

When selling a utv in Mississippi, the following disclosures apply:

• Street-legal conversion status — verify whether the UTV has been modified for road use and whether the state recognizes that conversion.
• Roll cage and seatbelt condition should be noted as UTVs are involved in a disproportionate number of rollover incidents.
• Winch, plow, or cab enclosure accessories should be listed on the bill of sale if included in the sale price.

Mississippi bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 724 bill of sale documents for Mississippi transactions, with 20 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.