Motorcycle Appraisal for Divorce

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Motorcycle appraisals for divorce, prepared in accordance with USPAP. AppraiseItNow provides USPAP-compliant fair market value reports for cruisers, sport bikes, vintage, and custom builds to protect your settlement.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT MOTORCYCLE APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.

  • IRS
  • United States Courts
  • Chase
  • Bank of America
  • State Farm
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Wells Fargo

The vehicle team behind your fair market value appraisal

Between them, our vehicle appraisers hold CAGA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, probate courts, and estate attorneys.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

Owner & CEO

Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

Machinery & Equipment Appraiser

Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.

Marnie Erkelens

Marnie Erkelens

Vehicle Appraiser

CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • Fair market valueThe IRS definition of value that Form 706, probate courts, and gift tax filings apply
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

Motorcycle Appraisals for Divorce Proceedings

When a marriage ends and motorcycles are part of the marital estate, courts, attorneys, and mediators require an independent, documented valuation to support equitable distribution. AppraiseItNow provides fair market value appraisals for motorcycles in divorce cases, reflecting the value as of a legally specified date, typically the date of separation or the date of trial depending on applicable state law. Our motorcycle valuation practice goes well beyond online pricing tools, producing court-admissible reports that account for condition, mileage, modifications, and current comparable sales data.

We complete appraisals both remotely and onsite across the United States, using photographs, documentation, and VIN history to build a defensible report. Whether you need a single appraisal or support across multiple assets, our divorce asset valuation services are designed to hold up under legal scrutiny.

Motorcycles We Appraise for Divorce Cases

AppraiseItNow appraises a wide range of motorcycles that commonly appear as marital assets in divorce proceedings, including:

  • Standard and cruiser motorcycles from major manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Suzuki
  • Sport bikes and supersports where performance modifications significantly affect value
  • Touring and adventure motorcycles with added accessories or factory upgrades
  • Custom-built and heavily modified motorcycles with aftermarket components, paint, or fabrication work
  • Antique and vintage motorcycles where collector market dynamics drive valuation
  • Choppers and bobbers with unique builds that require specialized market knowledge
  • Sidecars and three-wheeled configurations that fall outside standard pricing guides
  • Off-road and dual-sport motorcycles, including motocross bikes with documented competition histories
  • Electric motorcycles where depreciation curves differ from traditional combustion models
  • Motorcycles with outstanding loans, where net marital equity rather than gross value is the relevant figure

How AppraiseItNow Handles Motorcycle Divorce Appraisals

  • Appraisers review all available documentation, including title, registration, service records, modification receipts, and VIN reports, to establish a complete picture of the motorcycle's history and condition before assigning value.
  • Reports are prepared to a legally specified valuation date, which is critical in divorce proceedings where asset values may have changed between separation and trial, and are formatted to meet the admissibility standards courts expect from independent experts.
  • Our appraisers hold credentials through recognized professional organizations including ISA, ASA, AAA, CAGA, AMEA, and NEBB, and are experienced producing reports that withstand the heightened scrutiny of contested divorce proceedings, including situations where one party may challenge the valuation.
  • Remote appraisals are available in most cases using client-submitted photographs and documentation, with onsite inspections arranged when the scope of work, vehicle condition, or attorney requirements call for a physical inspection.

What clients say we are known for

AppraiseItNow Reviews: “I will forever be in your debt” and “They were wonderful to work with”

  1. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runs“From the start they were very responsive, price competitive” Chris S.Mentioned in 34 reviews
  2. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 21 reviews
  3. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 14 reviews
  4. Following the regulatory guidelines the IRS and the courts requireMentioned in 11 reviews
  5. Being the appraiser they come back toMentioned in 44 reviews

Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.

  • My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
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Frequently Asked Questions on Motorcycle Appraisals for Divorce

How do divorce courts value a motorcycle?

At fair market value, usually documented from Kelley Blue Book or NADA for the exact year, make, model, mileage, and condition, and divided at net equity: value minus the current loan payoff. A heavily financed bike with negative equity is effectively a marital debt rather than an asset, which often surprises owners focused on gross value.

Does it matter whose name is on the motorcycle title?

Usually not. A motorcycle acquired during the marriage is generally presumed marital property regardless of the titled owner, while bikes purchased before the marriage, bought with separate funds, or received as a gift may be excluded. Acquisition dates and funding records are what carry that argument.

Do aftermarket modifications raise a bike's value in divorce?

Sometimes. Custom parts can add market value or merely personalize the motorcycle, and condition and mileage inputs swing guide values substantially, so spouses often contest each other's characterizations of the same bike. High-resolution photos, service records, and receipts for the modifications are what resolve those disputes.

Can we just use the agreed value from my motorcycle policy?

No. Insurance figures reflect replacement cost or underwriting limits, and agreed values on classic-bike policies are often set above true market value for protection purposes. Courts look to used-market fair market value instead, so copying the insurer's number typically overstates the marital asset.