- 1). Visit the local office of your state's motor vehicle authority. Inquire about the procedure for obtaining a motorcycle title. Commonly, the procedure for motorcycles is the same as for cars and trucks. Inquire further about what is required for a valid bill of sale. Most motor vehicle authorities provide bill of sale forms that meet the titling regulations.
Before you leave the office, obtain the appropriate title application and a blank bill of sale. Alternatively, most states make these forms available online for download and printing. - 2). Determine whether your bill of sale meets your state's titling regulations. Generally, a bill of sale must include contact information and signatures from both the buyer and the seller, identification details for the motorcycle and the sale price. In some cases, the motorcycle engine number must be included on the bill of sale. If the bill of sale that you hold does not meet the requirements in your state, you must contact the seller to remedy the deficiencies.
- 3). Complete a title application. Though applications differ from state to state, in every case you must identify the motorcycle and yourself. Commonly, one application form is used for many related purposes; indicate that you are applying for a new title in the appropriate space.
- 4). Take the completed title application and the bill of sale to your local DMV. Submit the documents along with the required fees. Alternatively, mail the documents and fees to the address indicated on the application. After your application is processed, a new title will be issued in your name according to local procedure.
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