Bismarck Golf Cart Bill of Sale Requirements

North Dakota Golf Cart transfer fees and requirements

In North Dakota, the title transfer fee is $5 and registration costs Based on weight and age; $49 - $274. Golf Cart sales are subject to 5% excise tax on vehicle purchase price. North Dakota does not require notarization for private-party golf cart transfers. North Dakota does not require emission testing for private-party golf cart sales.

• 5% motor vehicle excise tax applies
• Title transfer at county motor vehicle office
• No emissions testing requirement

Official North Dakota bill of sale form

The official North Dakota bill of sale form is SFN 2872 (Bill of Sale). BillOfSaleNow generates a document that meets all North Dakota requirements and can be used in place of the official form.

North Dakota sales tax on golf cart purchases

North Dakota has a 5% state sales tax rate. 5% motor vehicle excise tax statewide. Private-party golf cart sales in North Dakota are subject to sales tax. Excise tax applies to all vehicle purchases. The title transfer fee is $5.

Golf Cart market data and safety information

The most common golf cart makes in private-party sales are Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha, Star EV, Garia. Average private-party golf cart prices range from $2,000–$15,000. Golf carts average 0.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Electrical, Brakes, Steering.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used golf cart

Before completing a golf cart bill of sale in North Dakota, verify these safety items:

• Test all batteries — battery pack replacement is the biggest expense ($1,000–$3,000)
• Check controller and speed sensor for erratic operation
• Verify street-legal equipment if LSV-classified (lights, mirrors, seatbelts, VIN)
• Test brake system — golf carts often sit unused and brakes can seize
• Confirm DOT-approved windshield is present on LSV-classified carts
• Verify 17-character VIN is present and matches title (LSV requirement)
• Test horn and reverse-warning beeper function
• Inspect lap belts and mounting points on all seating positions (LSV)

Golf Cart insurance and depreciation in North Dakota

Golf cart insurance is $100–$300/year. Required if operated on public roads as an LSV. Electric golf carts depreciate slowly — 20–30% over 5 years — but battery condition is the key value driver. Peak season for private golf cart sales is spring for golf communities, year-round in retirement areas (fl, az, sc), with an average of 30 days on market.

Golf Cart registration and titling

Golf Carts are classified as "Low-speed vehicle (LSV) if street-legal; otherwise unregistered recreational equipment" for registration purposes. LSVs must not exceed 25 mph on level ground. Modifications increasing speed above 25 mph may reclassify the vehicle. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to golf carts.

Golf Cart title transfer rules

Golf cart title and registration requirements vary widely. Some states classify golf carts as low-speed vehicles (LSVs) and require title, registration, and insurance. Others do not title golf carts at all. A bill of sale is often the only transfer record. LSV-classified golf carts receive standard vehicle titles. Non-LSV golf carts may not be eligible for a title. A bill of sale with the serial number is the primary transfer document for untitled carts.

Odometer disclosure for golf cart sales

Golf carts are exempt from federal odometer disclosure. Golf carts typically do not have odometers.

• Applicable law: 49 CFR 571.500 — Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for Low-Speed Vehicles

Required disclosures for golf cart sales in North Dakota

When selling a golf cart in North Dakota, the following disclosures apply:

• LSV (Low-Speed Vehicle) classification requires specific safety equipment: headlights, taillights, mirrors, seatbelts, and a 17-digit VIN.
• Battery condition and age are the primary value drivers for electric golf carts and should be documented.
• Street-legal status — confirm whether the cart meets state LSV requirements if the buyer plans to drive on public roads.

North Dakota bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 194 bill of sale documents for North Dakota transactions, with 5 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.