Printable — Financed vehicle UTV Bill of Sale Maryland

Maryland UTV transfer fees and requirements

In Maryland, the title transfer fee is $100 and registration costs $135 - $187 for 2-year registration. UTV sales are subject to 6% excise tax on the purchase price or fair market value. Notarization is required for utv bill of sale documents in Maryland. Emission testing is required in Maryland — verify the utv passes before completing the sale.

• Notarized bill of sale required for title transfer
• Safety inspection required before registration
• Emissions testing required in certain counties
• MVA handles title and registration (not DMV)

Maryland sales tax on utv purchases

Maryland has a 6% state sales tax rate. Flat 6% excise tax on purchase price or fair market value. Private-party utv sales in Maryland are subject to sales tax. Excise tax applies to all vehicle sales. The title transfer fee is $100.

UTV market data and safety information

The most common utv makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party utv prices range from $5,000–$25,000. Utvs average 2.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Steering, Fuel System, Fire Hazard.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used utv

Before completing a utv bill of sale in Maryland, verify these safety items:

• Verify ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) is intact and unmodified
• Check seat belt function for all seating positions
• Inspect half doors and nets for proper latching
• Test differential lock and selectable drive modes
• Confirm headlights, taillights, and brake lights all function
• Verify parking brake holds the vehicle on a 15-degree slope
• Check that windshield (if equipped) is rated and unmodified
• Test horn and warning beeper function

UTV insurance and depreciation in Maryland

UTV insurance averages $200–$600/year. Multi-passenger models cost more to insure. UTVs depreciate similarly to ATVs — 30–40% in 3 years. Sport models depreciate faster than utility models. Peak season for private utv sales is spring for sport models, fall for hunting/utility models, with an average of 28 days on market.

UTV registration and titling

UTVs are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — some states allow street-legal registration with modifications" for registration purposes. UTVs are classified by seating capacity and engine displacement. Side-by-sides over 1,000cc may face additional state restrictions. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to utvs.

Maryland bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,464 bill of sale documents for Maryland transactions, with 40 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.