How to Sell an ATV Privately in Kansas (2026)
| Titling agency | Kansas DMV ↗ |
| Transfer deadline | 60 days from sale |
| Sales / use tax | 6.5% (Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases) |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| OHV permit required | No separate permit program |
| DMV title issued for ATVs | Yes |
| Lien release form | TR-720 |
How to Sell an ATV Privately in Kansas — 8 Steps
- 1Locate the frame VIN — on ATVs the 17-character frame VIN is stamped on the frame near the engine, on the steering head, or on a stamped plate on the left side of the frame rail. Kansas requires this on every bill of sale and the title.
- 2Note the engine displacement and class — ATV engines are sized in cc (cubic centimeters); youth ATVs under 90cc fall under separate Kansas youth-rider rules and may have different registration paths than adult ATVs 250cc+.
- 3Clear any liens — if the ATV was financed, request a payoff quote and lien release letter. Kansas uses TR-720.
- 4Gather documentation — clean Kansas title (no liens), current registration card, maintenance records, manufacturer's owner's manual, and any OHV/trail permit stickers on the ATV.
- 5Price the ATV — check Kelley Blue Book Powersports, NADA Guides (ATVs), and recent Kansas ATV Trader / Craigslist / Facebook Marketplace comps. Hours, condition, aftermarket parts (winch, plow, tires), and youth/adult class all affect value.
- 6Complete the bill of sale — frame VIN, year/make/model, engine displacement, hours (if tracked), sale price, sale date, and both parties' full legal names and addresses.
- 7Sign the title — endorse the back of the Kansas ATV title with buyer info, hours (if title shows hours), and sale date. Kansas requires odometer/hour disclosure for ATVs under 15 years old.
- 8Notify Kansas DMV — buyer must title and register within 60 days of the sale. Seller files release of liability with Kansas DMV to remove future liability.
Kansas lien release procedure
- Obtain Form TR-720 from the Kansas Division of Vehicles or the lienholder.
- Lienholder completes and signs TR-720 releasing the lien.
- Submit TR-720 with the existing title and title application at a county treasurer's office.
- Pay the title fee and receive a clean Kansas title.
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Do I need a bill of sale to sell an ATV in Kansas?▾
Yes. Kansas requires a written bill of sale for private ATV transfers to document the frame VIN, year/make/model, engine displacement, sale price, and both parties' signatures. The buyer needs the bill of sale to register the ATV with Kansas DMV.
Does Kansas title ATVs?▾
Yes — Kansas titles ATVs through Kansas DMV. The seller endorses the title to the buyer, and the buyer presents the endorsed title plus the signed bill of sale to title and register the ATV in their name.
What is the Kansas ATV title transfer deadline?▾
Kansas requires the buyer to transfer the ATV title within 60 days of the sale date. Missing the deadline can trigger late fees and back-dated registration penalties.
Is sales tax owed on a private ATV sale in Kansas?▾
Kansas charges 6.5% sales/use tax on private ATV sales. Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases The buyer typically pays the tax at Kansas DMV when titling the ATV.
Do I need an OHV permit to ride a privately purchased ATV in Kansas?▾
Kansas does not run a separate OHV permit program. The buyer's title/registration plus the bill of sale is sufficient to operate the ATV on public OHV trails. Private-property use does not require additional permits.
Do I need a notary for a Kansas ATV bill of sale?▾
Kansas does not require notarization for a private ATV bill of sale. A signed bill of sale with both parties' information is sufficient for Kansas DMV.
Source: Kansas DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07