Free Mississippi Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Selling a motorcycle in Mississippi follows the same strict 7-working-day title-transfer deadline as a car — one of the tightest in the country. There is no separate motorcycle bill of sale form; any written document with the VIN, odometer, sale price, and both parties' signatures works alongside Form 78-006. Mississippi has no smog or safety inspection requirement, making the transaction itself straightforward as long as the buyer acts within the 7-working-day window.
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Mississippi Motorcycle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
The same 5% Mississippi Use Tax that applies to cars applies to motorcycles, assessed on the purchase price at title transfer through the County Tax Collector.
Inspection Requirements
Mississippi does not require a safety inspection or emissions test for motorcycle sales. No inspection certificate is needed at title transfer.
Mississippi Motorcycle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Prepare a written bill of sale listing the motorcycle's VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, sale price, date of sale, and full names and addresses of both parties.
- Seller completes odometer disclosure on the title for motorcycles under 20 model years old.
- Seller signs the title over to the buyer and provides any lien-release document if a lienholder is listed on the title.
- Buyer obtains Form 78-006 from the County Tax Collector or downloads it from dor.ms.gov.
- Buyer visits the County Tax Collector (or Circuit Clerk in applicable counties) within 7 working days of the sale.
- Buyer pays 5% Mississippi Use Tax on the purchase price plus title and registration fees.
- Seller removes the Mississippi license plate — plates stay with the seller, not the motorcycle.
- Buyer applies for new motorcycle plates and registration sticker at the County Tax Collector.
Common Pitfalls
- Underestimating the 7-working-day deadline: the 25% penalty on taxes and fees applies to motorcycles just as it does to cars. On a $6,000 bike with $300 in taxes and fees, the penalty is $75 — a painful and avoidable cost.
- VIN location confusion: motorcycle VINs are typically stamped on the steering neck or frame — buyers should verify the physical VIN matches the title before completing the bill of sale.
- Leaving a lien on the title: if the motorcycle was financed, the lienholder's name appears on the title. The seller must obtain and provide a lien-release letter before the title can be transferred. Mississippi County Tax Collectors will not process a title with an active lien.
- Plates on the bike at handoff: Mississippi law requires the seller to remove plates. A buyer riding away on Mississippi-plated bike still registered to the seller creates registration and insurance exposure for the seller.
Pro Tip
Motorcycle sales in Mississippi are clean transactions — no inspection, no emissions, no state bill of sale form required. The one area that trips up buyers and sellers alike is the 7-working-day deadline and its 25% penalty. Communicate this to the buyer at the time of sale, confirm the VIN on the frame matches the title, and remove the plates before the handshake. That combination eliminates nearly all post-sale complications.