Texas Dirt Bike Bill of Sale Template (2026)
Texas dirt bike sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | VTR-262 ↗ |
| Sales / use tax | 6.25% (Tax based on Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) or purchase price, whichever is higher) |
| Title transfer fee | $33 |
| Transfer deadline | 30 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| Texas DMV / titling | Texas DMV ↗ |
Why use a Texas-specific dirt bike template
Captures every Texas field
A dirt bike bill of sale must note whether the bike is off-road only, dual-sport, or street-legal — that status determines whether a title exists and which agency handles registration. Off-road-only machines are not titled in most states; the bill of sale is the primary ownership document and the starting record if the buyer later converts the bike for street use. A generic template often omits Texas-specific fields (such as the VTR-262 reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
Texas charges 6.25% sales/use tax plus a $33 title transfer fee. Recording the correct sale price on the template is what the DMV uses to calculate tax owed.
Deadline-aware
The buyer has 30 days to register the dirt bike after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the Texas Dirt Bike template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Dirt Bike identifier — VIN, HIN, or serial number
- Year, make, model, color
- Odometer / hour-meter reading (where applicable)
- Sale price in numerals + written form
- Sale date (anchors any state deadline)
- Signature blocks for both parties
- VTR-262 reference (lien release)
Generate your Texas dirt bike bill of sale in under 3 minutes
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Complete plan ($39) adds Texas transfer instructions + buyer closing packet
Frequently Asked Questions — Texas Dirt Bike Template
Is a Texas dirt bike bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed dirt bike bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in Texas, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the dirt bike identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the Texas DMV to register the dirt bike within 30 days of the sale.
What does a Texas-compliant dirt bike bill of sale template need to include?▾
Texas requires the template to capture the dirt bike's identifier (VIN, HIN, or serial), year/make/model, sale price (digits + written), sale date, both parties' full legal names and addresses with ZIP codes, and both signatures. Texas does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the dirt bike was financed, Texas uses VTR-262 for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private dirt bike sale in Texas?▾
Texas charges 6.25% sales/use tax on private dirt bike sales. Tax based on Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) or purchase price, whichever is higher The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the dirt bike and a $33 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a Texas dirt bike bill of sale?▾
Texas does not require notarization for a private dirt bike bill of sale. TX does not require a notarized bill of sale; however, Form 14-317 (Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer) must be notarized. A signed original from both parties is sufficient for registration.
Can I print and reuse this Texas dirt bike template?▾
You can print the template multiple times, but each sale requires a freshly signed original. Photocopied signatures are not valid. BillOfSaleNow generates two identical originals (one for the buyer, one for the seller) so both parties walk away with a signed copy.
Source: Texas DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07