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Free New Jersey Motorcycle Bill of Sale

NJ motorcycle sales use the same MVC + OS/SS-7 process as cars, with a big bike-specific advantage: motorcycles have been exempt from state inspection since 2010. No biennial inspection, no emissions — just title and register.

New Jersey Requirements: Transfer title within 10 days. 6.625% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Motorcycle Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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Motorcycles are stolen and cloned more than any other vehicle type. Before completing this form, our guide shows you how to verify a VIN on the frame, what a frame/engine number mismatch means, and how to close a safe deal. Read: Motorcycle Bill of Sale: Complete Guide

New Jersey Motorcycle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Application for Certificate of Ownership
Agency
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6.625%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Same 6.625% flat state tax as cars.

Inspection Requirements

Motorcycles EXEMPT from NJ state inspection since 2010. No safety or emissions required.

New Jersey Motorcycle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Complete bill of sale with VIN, engine serial, odometer, sale price.
  2. Seller signs title over; removes plates (plates-to-owner).
  3. Buyer completes OS/SS-7 at NJ MVC within 10 business days.
  4. Buyer pays 6.625% tax + title fee.
  5. No inspection required — motorcycles exempt.
  6. Buyer needs motorcycle endorsement on NJ driver's license.

Common Pitfalls

  • Paying for inspection on a motorcycle — they're exempt in NJ since 2010.
  • Forgetting plates-to-owner on bikes.

Pro Tip

NJ bikes: MVC + OS/SS-7 + no inspection + plates-to-owner. Simple.

New Jersey Motorcycle Bill of Sale — FAQs

Are motorcycles exempt from NJ inspection?
Yes — NJ removed motorcycles from state inspection requirements in 2010. No safety, no emissions. The only requirement is current registration and insurance.