Michigan City, Indiana
Documents Needed to Sell a Dirt Bike in Michigan City
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private dirt bike sale in Michigan City, Indiana. File at the BMV License Branch – Michigan City — title transfer fee: $15.00, sales tax: 8.50%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Dirt Bike title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Dirt Bike title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 8.50% of purchase price
- 6Proof of Indiana insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Indiana
Indiana does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Where to File in Michigan City
Office
BMV License Branch – Michigan City
Address
Visit https://www.in.gov/bmv for the nearest Michigan City, IN office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Dirt Bike Title Transfer in Michigan City
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Indiana state rate 7% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
FAQ — Documents for Dirt Bike Sale in Michigan City
- What documents do I need to sell a dirt bike in Michigan City?
- To sell a dirt bike in Michigan City you need: a signed Dirt Bike title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the BMV License Branch – Michigan City.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a dirt bike in Michigan City, Indiana?
- Yes. The BMV License Branch – Michigan City requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Indiana-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the dirt bike title transfer fee in Michigan City?
- The title transfer fee in Michigan City County is $15.00. Sales tax of 8.50% is also due at the time of registration. Indiana state rate 7% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- Where do I file a dirt bike title transfer in Michigan City?
- File at the BMV License Branch – Michigan City, Visit https://www.in.gov/bmv for the nearest Michigan City, IN office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.