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Carrboro, North Carolina

Documents Needed to Sell a Side by Side in Carrboro

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private side by side sale in Carrboro, North Carolina. File at the NCDMV License Plate Agency – Carrboro — title transfer fee: $52.00, sales tax: 4.50%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Side by Side 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 Side by Side title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $52.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 4.50% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of North Carolina insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in North Carolina

North Carolina 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 Carrboro

Office

NCDMV License Plate Agency – Carrboro

Address

Visit https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv for the nearest Carrboro, NC office

Phone

See state DMV website for local office phone numbers

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Fees for Side by Side Title Transfer in Carrboro

Title Transfer Fee

$52.00

Sales Tax Rate

4.50%

Notarization

Not Required

North Carolina state rate 3% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)

FAQ — Documents for Side by Side Sale in Carrboro

What documents do I need to sell a side by side in Carrboro?
To sell a side by side in Carrboro you need: a signed Side by Side title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the NCDMV License Plate Agency – Carrboro.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a side by side in Carrboro, North Carolina?
Yes. The NCDMV License Plate Agency – Carrboro requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a North Carolina-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
What is the side by side title transfer fee in Carrboro?
The title transfer fee in Carrboro County is $52.00. Sales tax of 4.50% is also due at the time of registration. North Carolina state rate 3% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
Where do I file a side by side title transfer in Carrboro?
File at the NCDMV License Plate Agency – Carrboro, Visit https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv for the nearest Carrboro, NC office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.

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