Boat bill of sale form for Utah
Answer a few questions and print it filled in, ready to sign. Utah’s notary rule and deadlines are built in.
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We found no Utah rule asking to notarize this bill of sale. Source
Updated October 2026Rules checked against each state’s own pages, with sources
Eight things a bill of sale has to say
Each has its place on the page. We ask for them in this order, and anything you skip stays a ruled line.
The seller and the buyer
Full legal names, exactly as on the title, and both addresses. Two owners on the title? Both are named, and both sign.
What’s being sold
Year, builder, model, length and hull: enough that nobody can mistake which boat changed hands. The registration or title number ties it to the state’s records.
The hull ID (HIN)
The 12-character Hull Identification Number on the transom, upper right as you face the back. Copy it from the boat, not from memory: it should match the registration.
The motor and the trailer
An outboard and a trailer that go with the boat are named with their own serial numbers, and can take their own share of the price where your state taxes them apart.
Price and payment
The amount in figures and in words, and how it was paid. Write the real price: the buyer’s tax is usually figured on it. A gift says so, with $0.
The date of sale
The day the keys and the money changed hands. It starts your state’s clocks: the seller’s notice of sale and the buyer’s title transfer.
“As is” and liens
Most private sales are “as is”: the buyer takes it with any faults. The seller also states it’s free of loans, or names the lender if it isn’t.
Signatures
The seller signs, and many states and most buyers want the buyer’s signature too. Some states want a notary in some cases; your state’s rule is in the table below. Print two copies; each of you keeps one.
Notary, forms and deadlines by state
Whether a notary is needed, the state’s own form if it has one, and what each of you does after the sale.
| State | Bill of sale notarized? | State’s own form | After the sale | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | Not asked forSource | TC-843 · Bill of Sale | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Utah titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Alabama | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Include this bill of sale in your Alabama boat title application packet. Source | Start |
| Alaska | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Alaska titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Arizona | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name with Arizona Game and Fish and bring this bill of sale; the state’s page below has the form and the fees. Source | Start |
| Arkansas | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Arkansas titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| California | NoSource | REG 135 · Bill of Sale | Seller Sign the Certificate of Ownership on the front, give it to the buyer, and within 5 days of the sale file a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138) with the DMV. Source Buyer Report the change of ownership to the DMV within 10 days and update the title. Source | Start |
| Colorado | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Colorado titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Connecticut | Not asked forSource | H-31 · Bill of Sale | Seller Notify the DMV in writing within fifteen days of the sale and hand in the boat’s certificate of number. Source | Start |
| Delaware | In some casesFor a registered boat, sign this bill of sale before a notary, unless buyer and seller both come in person with photo IDs to register it. Source | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Delaware titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| District of Columbia | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Notify the MPD Harbor Patrol within 15 days of selling the boat. Source | Start |
| Florida | Not asked forSource | HSMV 82050 · Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel | Seller Notify FLHSMV of the transfer within 30 days, on its form, such as HSMV 82050. Source Buyer Apply for the boat’s title no later than 30 days after the transfer. Source | Start |
| Georgia | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Report the sale to Georgia DNR, online at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com, by phone or in writing; the state’s page below has the deadline. Source | Start |
| Hawaii | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Hawaii titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Idaho | Not asked forSource | ITD 3738 · Bill of Sale | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Idaho titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Illinois | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Apply to the Illinois DNR for registration and title within 15 days after the purchase. Source | Start |
| Indiana | NoSource | State Form 44237 · Bill of Sale | Buyer Apply for the boat’s Indiana title within 45 days after the date of purchase. Source | Start |
| Iowa | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Iowa titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Kansas | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Notify the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks within 15 days that you sold the boat. Source | Start |
| Kentucky | In some casesIf this bill of sale is used in place of a boat title, both buyer and seller sign in front of a notary. Source | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Transfer the title to your name within 15 days of the sale. Source | Start |
| Louisiana | Not asked forSource | LDWF Bill of Sale of Boat/Motor · Bill of Sale of Boat/Motor (Simple) | Seller Notify LDWF within 15 days of the date of sale. Source | Start |
| Maine | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Notify Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in writing within 10 days of the sale, and remove and destroy the validation stickers. Source | Start |
| Maryland | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Apply to DNR for the boat’s title within 30 days after you acquire it. Source | Start |
| Massachusetts | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Give notice of the boat sale within fifteen days; the sale ends the boat’s certificate of number. Source | Start |
| Michigan | Not asked forSource | TR-207 · Trailer, Watercraft or Snowmobile Bill of Sale | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Michigan titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Minnesota | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer For a titled boat, apply to the DNR or a deputy registrar for a new title within 15 days after the boat is delivered. Source | Start |
| Mississippi | In some casesA boat bill of sale must be signed by one witness or a notary. Source | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Mississippi titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Missouri | In some casesThis bill of sale must be notarized if it proves ownership of major parts of a rebuilt vehicle, or if the Department of Revenue asks. Source | Form 1957 · Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale | Buyer Apply for the boat’s title within sixty days after you acquire it. Source | Start |
| Montana | No rule found | MV24 · Bill of Sale | Buyer Apply for title and registration within 40 days after the transfer. Source | Start |
| Nebraska | In some casesIf the boat was owned by the U.S. or the State, this bill of sale must be notarized. Source | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Get a certificate of title within 30 days of the date of purchase. Source | Start |
| Nevada | Not asked forSource | NDOW Vessel Bill of Sale · Vessel Bill of Sale | Seller Sign off the Nevada vessel title and give it to the buyer. Source Buyer Complete the title’s “new buyer” section and take it, with your driver’s license, to an NDOW office; an inspection may be required, so call ahead. Source | Start |
| New Hampshire | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Give the department written notice of the boat sale within 15 days. Source | Start |
| New Jersey | In some casesFor a boat from a state that does not title boats, this bill of sale must be notarized. Source | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if New Jersey titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| New Mexico | Not asked forSource | MVD-10009 · Bill of Sale | Buyer Apply for the transfer within 30 days from the date of sale to avoid an extra fee. Source | Start |
| New York | Not asked forSource | MV-912 · Vehicle Bill of Sale | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if New York titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| North Carolina | In some casesIf the boat has no title, the seller signs this bill of sale in front of a notary. Source | NCWRC Bill of Sale for a Vessel · Bill of Sale for a Vessel | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if North Carolina titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| North Dakota | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Report the boat’s change of ownership to Game and Fish within 15 days. Source | Start |
| Ohio | In some casesFor an untitled boat, if you do not hand over the previous registration, this bill of sale must be notarized to prove ownership. Source | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller For a titled boat or outboard motor, sign the transfer section on the back of the title in front of a notary before you hand it over. Source Buyer For a titled boat or outboard motor, apply for the title at a county clerk of courts within 30 days after the purchase or the assignment of ownership, whichever is later. Source | Start |
| Oklahoma | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Give the buyer a notarized hull ID confirmation: Form BM-10, or the serial number confirmation on an Oklahoma title. Source Buyer Title, register and pay tax on the boat within 30 days of ownership; an outboard motor is registered separately. Source | Start |
| Oregon | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller If the boat has an Oregon title, sign and date its release of interest line and give the buyer the original title. Source Buyer Complete the title’s “New Owner” section, or the Application for Boat Title/Registration for a boat from another state, and send it to the Marine Board with the fees. Source | Start |
| Pennsylvania | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Pennsylvania titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Rhode Island | YesSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Notify DEM within 15 days of the date of sale. Source | Start |
| South Carolina | In some casesIf the boat’s title is missing or altered, SCDNR requires a signed, notarized bill of sale on its own application form. Source | SCDNR Watercraft/Outboard Motor Application · Watercraft/Outboard Motor Application (Section H: Bill of Sale) | Seller Notify SCDNR within thirty days of the boat sale. Source Buyer Apply to SCDNR for a boat title within thirty days of acquiring it. Source | Start |
| South Dakota | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Apply to the county treasurer for the boat’s title within forty-five days, with the prior ownership papers and this bill of sale. Source | Start |
| Tennessee | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Tennessee titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Texas | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Notify TPWD within 20 days after the boat or outboard motor is sold or given away. Source | Start |
| Vermont | Not asked forSource | VT-005 · Bill of Sale and Odometer Disclosure Statement | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Vermont titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
| Virginia | No rule found | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Seller Report the change of owner to DWR within 15 days. Source Buyer You may run the boat for 30 days from the purchase date with this dated bill of sale and the seller’s valid registration; apply to DWR for the transfer within that time. Source | Start |
| Washington | No rule found | TD-420-065 · Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale | Seller Tell the Department of Licensing within 5 days that the boat changed owners. Source Buyer Apply for the title within 15 days of getting the vehicle or boat, or you may pay a late fee. Source | Start |
| West Virginia | In some casesFor a boat registered in West Virginia but never titled, this bill of sale must be notarized. Source | DMV-7-TR · Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Boat | Buyer If you hand this bill of sale in to the DMV, include legible copies of both the buyer’s and the seller’s driver’s licenses. Source | Start |
| Wisconsin | Not asked forSource | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Apply for the boat’s new title and registration within 10 days after the date of purchase. Source | Start |
| Wyoming | In some casesIf the trailer or boat has no title because it was last transferred before 2010, sign this bill of sale in front of a notary. Source | No state form: any written bill of sale works | Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Wyoming titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source | Start |
UtahBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- TC-843 · Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Utah titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
AlabamaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Include this bill of sale in your Alabama boat title application packet. Source
AlaskaBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Alaska titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
ArizonaBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name with Arizona Game and Fish and bring this bill of sale; the state’s page below has the form and the fees. Source
ArkansasBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Arkansas titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
CaliforniaBill of sale notary: No
- Bill of sale notarized?
- NoSource
- State’s own form
- REG 135 · Bill of Sale
ColoradoBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Colorado titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
ConnecticutBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- H-31 · Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Seller Notify the DMV in writing within fifteen days of the sale and hand in the boat’s certificate of number. Source
DelawareBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesFor a registered boat, sign this bill of sale before a notary, unless buyer and seller both come in person with photo IDs to register it. Source
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Delaware titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
District of ColumbiaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Notify the MPD Harbor Patrol within 15 days of selling the boat. Source
FloridaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
GeorgiaBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Report the sale to Georgia DNR, online at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com, by phone or in writing; the state’s page below has the deadline. Source
HawaiiBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Hawaii titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
IdahoBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- ITD 3738 · Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Idaho titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
IllinoisBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Apply to the Illinois DNR for registration and title within 15 days after the purchase. Source
IndianaBill of sale notary: No
- Bill of sale notarized?
- NoSource
- State’s own form
- State Form 44237 · Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Buyer Apply for the boat’s Indiana title within 45 days after the date of purchase. Source
IowaBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Iowa titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
KansasBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Notify the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks within 15 days that you sold the boat. Source
KentuckyBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesIf this bill of sale is used in place of a boat title, both buyer and seller sign in front of a notary. Source
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Transfer the title to your name within 15 days of the sale. Source
LouisianaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- After the sale
Seller Notify LDWF within 15 days of the date of sale. Source
MaineBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Notify Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in writing within 10 days of the sale, and remove and destroy the validation stickers. Source
MarylandBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Apply to DNR for the boat’s title within 30 days after you acquire it. Source
MassachusettsBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Give notice of the boat sale within fifteen days; the sale ends the boat’s certificate of number. Source
MichiganBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- TR-207 · Trailer, Watercraft or Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Michigan titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
MinnesotaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer For a titled boat, apply to the DNR or a deputy registrar for a new title within 15 days after the boat is delivered. Source
MississippiBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesA boat bill of sale must be signed by one witness or a notary. Source
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Mississippi titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
MissouriBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesThis bill of sale must be notarized if it proves ownership of major parts of a rebuilt vehicle, or if the Department of Revenue asks. Source
- State’s own form
- Form 1957 · Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Buyer Apply for the boat’s title within sixty days after you acquire it. Source
MontanaBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- MV24 · Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Buyer Apply for title and registration within 40 days after the transfer. Source
NebraskaBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesIf the boat was owned by the U.S. or the State, this bill of sale must be notarized. Source
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Get a certificate of title within 30 days of the date of purchase. Source
NevadaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- NDOW Vessel Bill of Sale · Vessel Bill of Sale
New HampshireBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Give the department written notice of the boat sale within 15 days. Source
New JerseyBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesFor a boat from a state that does not title boats, this bill of sale must be notarized. Source
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if New Jersey titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
New MexicoBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- MVD-10009 · Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Buyer Apply for the transfer within 30 days from the date of sale to avoid an extra fee. Source
New YorkBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- MV-912 · Vehicle Bill of Sale
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if New York titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
North CarolinaBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesIf the boat has no title, the seller signs this bill of sale in front of a notary. Source
- State’s own form
- NCWRC Bill of Sale for a Vessel · Bill of Sale for a Vessel
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if North Carolina titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
North DakotaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Report the boat’s change of ownership to Game and Fish within 15 days. Source
OhioBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesFor an untitled boat, if you do not hand over the previous registration, this bill of sale must be notarized to prove ownership. Source
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller For a titled boat or outboard motor, sign the transfer section on the back of the title in front of a notary before you hand it over. Source
Buyer For a titled boat or outboard motor, apply for the title at a county clerk of courts within 30 days after the purchase or the assignment of ownership, whichever is later. Source
OklahomaBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
OregonBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller If the boat has an Oregon title, sign and date its release of interest line and give the buyer the original title. Source
Buyer Complete the title’s “New Owner” section, or the Application for Boat Title/Registration for a boat from another state, and send it to the Marine Board with the fees. Source
PennsylvaniaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Pennsylvania titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
Rhode IslandBill of sale notary: Yes
- Bill of sale notarized?
- YesSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Notify DEM within 15 days of the date of sale. Source
South CarolinaBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesIf the boat’s title is missing or altered, SCDNR requires a signed, notarized bill of sale on its own application form. Source
South DakotaBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Apply to the county treasurer for the boat’s title within forty-five days, with the prior ownership papers and this bill of sale. Source
TennesseeBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Tennessee titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
TexasBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Seller Notify TPWD within 20 days after the boat or outboard motor is sold or given away. Source
VermontBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- VT-005 · Bill of Sale and Odometer Disclosure Statement
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Vermont titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
VirginiaBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
WashingtonBill of sale notary: No rule found
- Bill of sale notarized?
- No rule found
- State’s own form
- TD-420-065 · Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale
West VirginiaBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesFor a boat registered in West Virginia but never titled, this bill of sale must be notarized. Source
- State’s own form
- DMV-7-TR · Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Trailer, or Boat
- After the sale
Buyer If you hand this bill of sale in to the DMV, include legible copies of both the buyer’s and the seller’s driver’s licenses. Source
WisconsinBill of sale notary: Not asked for
- Bill of sale notarized?
- Not asked forSource
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Apply for the boat’s new title and registration within 10 days after the date of purchase. Source
WyomingBill of sale notary: In some cases
- Bill of sale notarized?
- In some casesIf the trailer or boat has no title because it was last transferred before 2010, sign this bill of sale in front of a notary. Source
- State’s own form
- No state form: any written bill of sale works
- After the sale
Buyer Register the boat in your name, and title it if Wyoming titles boats; the state’s page below has the steps and deadlines. Source
Checked October 12, 2026 against each state’s motor vehicle, revenue or boating agency pages; every rule links its source. Rules change, so check the source before you rely on it.
The title moves ownership. The bill of sale proves the deal.
When you’ll want a bill of sale
In most states the signed title is what transfers ownership. A bill of sale is your record of who sold what to whom, for how much, and on what day. You’ll want one when:
- Your state or the title office asks for it; the table above shows yours
- There’s no title, as with many older cars, trailers and boats
- A ticket or toll shows up after the sale and you need to prove the date
- The buyer needs to show the price for tax
Title vs bill of sale
The title is the state’s ownership record: the seller signs it over, and the buyer takes it to the title office. The bill of sale is the record between the two of you. Bring both.
Never hand over a signed title before the money is in your hand, and never leave the buyer’s name blank on it.
What people ask before they sell
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized?
For a boat, usually not. We found a state rule asking for a notary in 12 of the 50 states and DC: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
In Rhode Island, every sale like this needs one.
Pick your state and we say exactly which applies, at the step where it matters.
Is a bill of sale legally required?
It depends on the state and on what you sell. Many states transfer a titled car with the title alone, but ask for a bill of sale for untitled vehicles and boats, or when the title doesn’t show the price. Even where it’s optional, it’s the simplest proof of the day it stopped being yours.
Can I use a bill of sale for a gift?
Yes. Choose Gift, and the bill of sale says it was given with no payment. Some states add a form for gifts: Texas uses Form 14-317 for a gift from an eligible relative, and Pennsylvania uses Form MV-13ST. We show your state’s the moment you choose Gift.
Is this an official state form?
No. Eliten Forms is a private service, not a government agency. Where your state publishes its own bill of sale form, the state table links it; those forms are free on the state’s website.
What does “as is” mean?
The buyer accepts it in its current condition, faults included, and the seller makes no promises about it. That’s the norm for private sales. If you do promise something, say a rebuilt transmission, choose “With a promise” and describe it.
Who signs it, and who keeps it?
The seller always signs. There’s a buyer line too, because many states and most buyers want both signatures. Print two copies, both of you sign both, and each keeps one.
What if there’s no title?
Then the bill of sale carries more weight: it may be the main proof of ownership, as it is for many older cars, trailers and boats. If a title exists but is lost, the owner on record usually applies for a duplicate before selling; a bill of sale doesn’t replace it.
Can I fill in some parts by hand?
Yes. Tell us what you’re selling and the state; every other question is optional. Anything you skip prints as a clean blank line, and the last screen lists what’s left to write, so nothing gets forgotten at the curb.
Have these within reach
- The title or registrationThe names and the boat’s number are on it
- The hull ID (HIN)On the transom, upper right as you face the back
- The buyer’s full name and addressAnd a phone number: some states’ seller notices ask for it
- The motor’s and the trailer’s numbersThe outboard’s serial number, and the trailer’s VIN if it goes too
- The agreed price and how it’s paidCash, a cashier’s check or a bank transfer
- The lien release, if there was a loanFrom your lender, if the title still names them
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