Duluth, Minnesota
How to Fill Out a Duluth Snowmobile Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a snowmobile bill of sale in Duluth, Minnesota. Includes the exact St. Louis County License Center – Duluth location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$8.25
Sales Tax Rate
6.875%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Duluth Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the St. Louis County License Center – Duluth.
- 2
Record Snowmobile details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Minnesota title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Minnesota does not require notarization. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the St. Louis County License Center – Duluth
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 100 N 5th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55802. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (218) 726-2383. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $8.25 and sales tax at 6.875%.
Duluth Title & Registration Office
Office
St. Louis County License Center – Duluth
Address
100 N 5th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone
(218) 726-2383
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Special requirements in St. Louis County:
- Title transfer at St. Louis County License Center within 10 days
- 6.5% motor vehicle sales tax
- Seller must sign title assignment
- Registration tax based on vehicle value
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the MN DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Snowmobile Bill of Sale in Duluth
- Where do I file a snowmobile bill of sale in Duluth?
- File at the St. Louis County License Center – Duluth, located at 100 N 5th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55802. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (218) 726-2383.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Duluth?
- The title transfer fee in St. Louis County is $8.25. Combined sales tax rate: 6.875%. Minnesota motor vehicle sales tax 6.5%
- Does Duluth, Minnesota require notarization for a snowmobile bill of sale?
- No. Minnesota does not require notarization.