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Bill of Sale for Off-Highway Vehicles and Snowmobiles - Massachusetts
What Is a Massachusetts Off-Highway Vehicle Bill of Sale?
The Bill of Sale for Off-Highway Vehicles and Snowmobiles is the Vehicle Bill of Sale used when selling snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road vehicles (ORVs), and dirt bikes. The form is released by the Massachusetts Division of Law Enforcement . Download a printable Massachusetts Bill of Sale through the link below.
Alternate Name:
- Massachusetts ATV Bill of Sale.
The Massachusetts Off-Highway Vehicle Bill of Sale is a required document. It is a necessary part of the registration process. The document itself is a simple one-page form specifically designed for buying and selling all types of off-highway vehicles (OHVs), also referred to as recreational vehicles.
Massachusetts Off-Highway Vehicle Laws
According to Massachusetts law, in order to operate an OHV on private or public property, your vehicle must have a registration number issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. An out-of-state registration is not considered valid.
After buying a new or used OHV, the first thing you have to do is register it. The registration can be done either by mail or in person in one of five registration offices. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Properly completed and signed Massachusetts Bill of Sale for Off-Highway Vehicles and Snowmobiles;
- Proof that you paid the sales tax;
- If the vehicle you register is new, provide a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin;
- Properly completed and signed Boat, Off-Highway Vehicle and Snowmobile Registration and Titling Application issued by the Massachusetts Environmental Police.
Do not forget to have the appropriate fee and vehicle identification number. After you submit all of the required documents and fees, the state will provide you with a registration number, a registration card containing the number of your vehicle, and an expiration decal. The registration you receive is valid for two years if you are a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and one year if you are not. You can renew your registration online. You are not allowed to operate an OHV without the registration card and you must have it on you every time you operate your vehicle. Law enforcement officers and property owners can ask to see your registration card and you must provide it for inspection.
The document must include the following information:
- Type of sold vehicle;
- Date of sale;
- Sales price;
- Information about the seller, including the name, physical address, and mailing address;
- Information about the buyer (the name and address);
- A description of the sold vehicle: the make, model, year, color, engine displacement in cubic centimeters, engine serial number, and the 17-digit vehicle identification number. It is also necessary to specify if the trailer is included in the sale;
- Signature of the seller.
The seller provides the original document to the buyer and keeps a copy. Note, that this document is traditionally filled out only to record the sale of snowmobiles and recreational vehicles. For all other types of vehicles, as well as for watercrafts, use the government-released Recreational Vessel/Vehicle Bill of Sale.
Does an Off-Highway Vehicle Bill of Sale Have to Be Notarized in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts does not require a notary public's certification for sales but it is generally a good idea to have a notary or witness to a sale in order to confirm the transaction has taken place. This can save any potential trouble which might occur should the seller or buyer contest the transaction at a later date.
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