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New To Me Bike Title Requirements

Started by Fencejumper09, September 27, 2017, 02:29:18 PM

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Fencejumper09

I am about to purchase a used dirt bike and was wondering what I need to look for in regards to the title.

Is it an issue if the current owner hasn't taken the time to get the title in his name? As long as the title is signed by the previous owner.

The bike isn't tagged but if in the future I decide to go the South Dakota route will I have issues?
2013 KTM 690 Enduro/Sumo
2013 KTM RC8R
2011 KTM 990 SMR (Oh Yeah)
2020 Beta 300 RR Race Edition
1985 Goldwing (ish)
2014 BMW 1200RT
Remember, a boss doesn't always do smart things, but he always does them like a boss. - Paebr332

KevinB

#1
You won't have any issues with the title being signed by the previous owner...you'll just have to make a BOS with their name and copy the signature on it as best you can. The people at the DMV don't know who you bought it from.  :respect-048:

From what I remember from the last SD tagging I did,  you have to fill out an affadavit stating that the vehicle has never been titled before and that your state doesn't title off-road vehicles (or similar wording). If it has a title currently,  might cause issues. Or maybe SD doesn't check/care and just wants the money...dunno.

Fencejumper09

So to get a title in my name I have to take it and the bill of sale to the dmv? In SC you could just mail it in!
2013 KTM 690 Enduro/Sumo
2013 KTM RC8R
2011 KTM 990 SMR (Oh Yeah)
2020 Beta 300 RR Race Edition
1985 Goldwing (ish)
2014 BMW 1200RT
Remember, a boss doesn't always do smart things, but he always does them like a boss. - Paebr332

KevinB

#3
Yep, title and bill of sale.

Also...the sale price shown on the B.O.S. is what they use to assess the sales tax, so remember that you only paid @ $1200 (or less) when you make out the bill of sale. The registration fee is based on the assessed value of the bike.

bblass

I'll never be old enough to ride a sportbike responsibly...

yamahamer

 :cool08: What are the chances this is a smoker?  :cool08:

Fencejumper09

2013 KTM 690 Enduro/Sumo
2013 KTM RC8R
2011 KTM 990 SMR (Oh Yeah)
2020 Beta 300 RR Race Edition
1985 Goldwing (ish)
2014 BMW 1200RT
Remember, a boss doesn't always do smart things, but he always does them like a boss. - Paebr332

Mulley

Are you saying that you bought a previously titled bike (originally an offroad only bike)? Is it an Alabama street legal title? Is the title not in the name of the person that you bought it from?

If that's the case, don't go through South Dakota. Just get the title signed over to you. If it's from another state a VIN inspection will be required but it's no big deal.
2015 Versys 650 LT / 2016 Beta 300 RR / 2015 KTM 500 EXC

Fencejumper09

Thank you all for the insight. Here is the story.

The bike currently has a Mississippi title that has been signed over 3 times. The 3rd time was only signed, not dated, by the owner before the guy I bought it from.

Based on a talk with KP I think I will end up just going the South Dakota route as if I don't have a title. I probably won't do anything until next year if things calm down a little.

Thanks again for all the help!   :applause-003:
2013 KTM 690 Enduro/Sumo
2013 KTM RC8R
2011 KTM 990 SMR (Oh Yeah)
2020 Beta 300 RR Race Edition
1985 Goldwing (ish)
2014 BMW 1200RT
Remember, a boss doesn't always do smart things, but he always does them like a boss. - Paebr332

Fencejumper09

2013 KTM 690 Enduro/Sumo
2013 KTM RC8R
2011 KTM 990 SMR (Oh Yeah)
2020 Beta 300 RR Race Edition
1985 Goldwing (ish)
2014 BMW 1200RT
Remember, a boss doesn't always do smart things, but he always does them like a boss. - Paebr332

bblass

If anyone has the SD form for no title or MSO on hand I'd be much obliged. Looking around on their website I can't find it. Thanks!
I'll never be old enough to ride a sportbike responsibly...

Fencejumper09

Post a picture of that thing in the Do you smoke thread under off road
2013 KTM 690 Enduro/Sumo
2013 KTM RC8R
2011 KTM 990 SMR (Oh Yeah)
2020 Beta 300 RR Race Edition
1985 Goldwing (ish)
2014 BMW 1200RT
Remember, a boss doesn't always do smart things, but he always does them like a boss. - Paebr332

Mulley

2015 Versys 650 LT / 2016 Beta 300 RR / 2015 KTM 500 EXC

bblass

I'll never be old enough to ride a sportbike responsibly...

Mulley

2015 Versys 650 LT / 2016 Beta 300 RR / 2015 KTM 500 EXC