Indiana Motorcycle Registration & Title Laws

This page will cover the street legal requirements and registration and title process in Indiana and provide some tips on how to register if you bought the motorcycle without a title.

Learn more about motorcycle title transfers in Indiana.

Indiana Title & Inspection Requirements for Used Motorcycles

• Does Indiana have an equipment/safety inspection?
  • Not required.
• Does Indiana require VIN Inspections for motorcycles bought out of state?
  • Required for out of state motorcycles.
• Does Indiana require a title for old motorcycles?
  • Yes, titles are required for all motorcycles.

How to Get a Title for a Motorcycle in Indiana

To register your motorcycle in Indiana, you’ll need:

• Signed over title
  • Bill of sale and old registration if bought in a state that doesn’t issue titles.
• Application for Certificate of Title
• Transfer of Out of State Title application for motorcycle purchased out of state
• Odometer Disclosure
• Sales tax
• Registration and title fees.

Find more information about Indiana motorcycle registration and registration renewal.

Register a Motorcycle with No Title in Indiana

If you purchased a used motorcycle with no title, you can either:

Option 1: Bikes from Indiana

Before sale is complete, ask previous owner to get a duplicate title:

• Duplicate title application

Learn how to replace a lost motorcycle title in Indiana.

Option 2: Bikes from out of state

If the motorcycle was bought in a state that requires motorcycle titles:

• Have the previous owner request a duplicate title in that state.
• Find motorcycle registration and title details for all states here.

Option 3: If you can’t get a title with method 1 or 2, you can try:

• Completing a Affidavit of ownership application
• Or Completing a Court Order Title Application

Option 4: Register in a No-Title State

Register the bike in a non-title, no residency requirement, mail-in registration application state, such as Vermont.

• Follow the registration requirements in Vermont.
• Transfer your registration to your own state.

Indiana Street Legal Motorcycle Equipment Requirements

Street legal motorcycle in Indiana must have:

• Rearview mirrors.
• Passenger footrest when riding with a passenger.
• Daytime headlights.

Learn more about street legal motorcycle requirements.

This information was correct at the time of writing it, but state laws are subject to change.

More Indiana Motorcycle Resources

• How to Get a Motorcycle License in Indiana
• How to Get Cheaper Motorcycle Insurance
• Free Bill of Sale