Sample Transaction Details
Below is a fictional example showing what a completed utv bill of sale looks like for Enumclaw, North Dakota:
Condition
As-Is, No Warranty
Key Sections Explained
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- The unique 17-character code assigned to every motor vehicle. Always verify this matches the title and the plate on the dashboard.
- Odometer Disclosure
- Federal law requires the seller to certify the mileage reading. Tampering with an odometer is a federal crime.
- As-Is Clause
- States the vehicle is sold without warranty. The buyer accepts all risk for future repairs unless otherwise noted.
- Signatures & Date
- Both parties must sign and date the document. Some states require signatures to be witnessed or notarized.
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Rebuilt title — What You Need to Know
The vehicle was previously a salvage title but has been repaired and passed a state inspection, allowing it to be re-branded as "rebuilt" and registered for road use.
Seller guidance
Disclose the rebuilt title status clearly in the bill of sale. Provide the buyer with copies of the state inspection certificate that authorized the re-branding from salvage to rebuilt. If you performed the repairs yourself, document the parts used and work done. A rebuilt title affects resale value and insurability permanently.
Buyer guidance
A rebuilt title vehicle may look and run fine, but it will always carry the rebuilt brand. Before purchasing, inspect the vehicle thoroughly or have an independent mechanic perform a post-repair inspection. Request copies of repair receipts and the state inspection certificate. Verify the vehicle is insurable at acceptable rates before paying.
Legal note
Rebuilt title inspection requirements vary by state. Most require a physical inspection by a licensed inspector or law enforcement to verify the VIN, confirm repairs, and ensure roadworthiness. Inspectors typically check that no stolen parts were used. The rebuilt brand is permanent on the title history — it cannot be upgraded to a clean title. Federal law prohibits misrepresenting a rebuilt vehicle as having a clean title (49 U.S.C. § 32705).
Rebuilt title checklist
- Confirm the title is branded "rebuilt" (or equivalent in your state)
- Obtain copies of the state rebuilt inspection certificate and repair records
- Disclose the prior salvage history and the nature of the original damage
- Verify the vehicle is registered and insurable in the buyer's state
- Conduct an independent mechanical inspection focused on prior damage areas
UTV Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
0 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$5,000–$25,000
Odometer Disclosure
Not required
Safety checkpoints for utv buyers
- 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
- Confirm headlights, taillights, and brake lights all function
- Verify parking brake holds the vehicle on a 15-degree slope
- Check that windshield (if equipped) is rated and unmodified
- Test horn and warning beeper function
Common recall categories
SteeringFuel SystemFire HazardSuspensionSeat Belts
On average, each utv model has approximately 2.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Enumclaw Rebuilt title utv example — when to file
North Dakota requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For rebuilt title transactions specifically, file at North Dakota DMV – Enumclaw (Visit https://www.dot.nd.gov to find the nearest Enumclaw office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Miss the 30-day window and North Dakota typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Enumclaw bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $5.00 title transfer fee plus 5% sales tax on the purchase price.
Example reminder. Whether you keep your example as a reference example, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at North Dakota DMV – Enumclaw; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.