Motorcycle title? I recently bought a 600cc sport bike from a private seller, i

[deuncos]

have the bill of sale and the ? I recently bought a 600cc sport bike from a private seller, i have the bill of sale and the title in hand. How do i make it officially mine? And if i have to go to the dmv do i have to have insurance? because i dont have insurance yet. Can i just go get registered at the dmv without the insurance?

i live in houston, TX and the title is clear

[guardrailjim]

Go to the DMV
Ask at the information desk for an application for a title transfer.
Insurance is not needed to transfer the title into your name.

[Aaron]

I bought two bikes and a car this summer, im pretty up to date on registering You need to have proof of insurance, go to a lube shop and get a safety inspections (Utah doesnet need emisions) they give you a stamped sheet if you pass and your good to go. Just head down to the DMV with the old title, bill of sale, proof of insurance, inspection, and about $250.

ps. if you have the seller write "gift" in the box that says sales price, you wont have to pay sales tax. That could be a couple hundred bucks

[roadawg]

yes you need insurance, make sure he signed the title under seller, and you need to fill out the rest, here in ontario the seller needs to provide a used vehicle information package that details all previous owners and if there is any liens on the vehicle, check the history of the bike through DMV

[DuaneL]

Most states require ins.to register a car/truck motorcycle and it's officially yours once you sign the tittle where it says buyer, plus you have a bill of sale, as long as the seller signed the tittle as well and the bill of sale is state issued.

[MadJack]

This depends on the local DMV. Some locations will require insurance to register the bike, some don't. The laws will be different depending on where you live.