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Boat Bill of Sale: Free Printable Form

Fill in a bill of sale for a boat with the hull identification number, engine, trailer, price and signatures, then print or download PDF or Word.

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What goes in a boat bill of sale?

A boat bill of sale records the sale of a boat from seller to buyer: the date, the price, and exactly which boat, engine and trailer changed hands. Most states ask for it, with the signed title where boats are titled, before they register the boat to the new owner.

What goes in a boat bill of sale?

DetailWhy it matters
Hull identification number (HIN)The 12 character number on the transom identifies the boat
Year, make, model and lengthDescribes the vessel for the registration office
Engine make, horsepower and serialOutboards are often registered or titled separately
Trailer and its VINA boat trailer has its own title or registration on the road
Price, date and paymentUsed for sales or use tax
As is clause and signaturesLimits claims after the sale

Boat, engine and trailer are separate

In many states the hull, the outboard motor and the trailer each have their own title or registration. List all three on the bill of sale and sign over each title. A documented vessel (US Coast Guard) also needs the Coast Guard's own bill of sale form for the documentation change.

How to fill in this boat bill of sale

The form above opens with a filled boat bill of sale sample. Replace it with your own details and the bill of sale is written for you as you type: the price is spelled out in words, the item details print in a table, and both parties get a signature line. Choose "Yes" under notary acknowledgment if your state or the buyer wants it notarized. Download a PDF or an editable Word file, or print two copies and sign both. Your draft stays in this browser only.

Other bill of sale forms: general bill of sale, jet ski, trailer, golf cart, equipment, livestock, horse, rules by state.

Features

  • Hull ID (HIN) and title number
  • Engine or outboard details
  • Trailer included or not
  • Price written in words
  • Optional notary block
  • PDF, Word and print

Frequently asked questions

Where is the hull identification number?

On the upper right of the transom (stern), above the waterline. It has 12 characters.

Does a boat bill of sale need to be notarized?

Some states require it, others do not. Choose the notary option if your state or the buyer asks.

Can one bill of sale cover the boat and trailer?

Yes. Describe both, with the trailer's VIN, and sign over the trailer's own title or registration too.

Is this bill of sale free?

Yes. There is no sign up and no watermark. Download a PDF or Word file, or print it, as many times as you need.

Is my information saved?

Only in your own browser, so you can come back to the draft. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.

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