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BOAT BILL OF SALE
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF the sum of U.S. Dollars, plus any applicable sales tax, inclusive with all sales tax, paid by CashPersonal CheckCertified CheckMoney OrderPromissory Note, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and (the "Seller") of , , DOES HEREBY SELL, ASSIGN, AND TRANSFER to and (the "Buyer") of , , , the following boat (the "Boat"):
Make:
Model:
Year:
Style:
Length:
Hull Identification Number (HIN):
Registration Number:
| • | Single engine |
| • | Inboard engine |
| • | Twin engine |
| • | Outboard engine |
| • | Sink |
| • | Toilet |
| • | Shower |
| • | Kitchenette |
| • | GPS Receiver |
The Buyer has been given the opportunity to inspect the Boat, or alternatively, have the Boat inspected. Additionally, the Buyer has accepted the Boat in its existing condition.
The Seller certifies under penalty of perjury that the statements made in this Bill of Sale are true and correct to the best knowledge of the Seller.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Bill of Sale on .
| By: | Date: |
| By: | Date: |
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Final Checklist for Boat Bill of Sale
Seller:
Buyer:
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| _____ | Look over the Boat Bill of Sale to ensure it matches your intentions. If you'd like to make changes, you can download this document in Microsoft Word, or you can make edits using the Document Manager on Rocketlawyer.com. |
| _____ | You can use Rocket Lawyer's e-signature service to electronically have each party sign the document. Or, have the parties sign and date duplicate hard copies of the Boat Bill of Sale. |
Copies
| _____ | The original copy of the Bill of Sale should be given to the Buyer. |
| _____ | The Seller should retain a signed copy of the Bill of Sale. |
Reasons to Update
| * | Correct an error or change a term in the original Bill of Sale. |
| * | Prepare a Bill of Sale for a different transaction. |
Other Information
| * | This Boat Bill of Sale only represents the transfer of the RIGHT to ownership of the vehicle; the boat's Certificate of Title reflects the ACTUAL ownership. Therefore, this Bill of Sale and the Certificate of Title are needed to complete the transfer of the Boat. |
| * | The Buyer should be certain to obtain appropriate insurance coverage for the Boat. |
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Notarization requirements differ depending on your state. Check with the appropriate state agency that handles boat registrations (e.g. DMV or game and wildlife agency) to find out whether your Boat Bill of Sale will have to be notarized. You can also ask a lawyer about what is required in your area.
It depends. Certain states require a title for any transaction to occur while others do not. Make sure to check with the state agency that manages boat registrations to ensure that you are allowed to sell a boat without a title. Talk to a lawyer for more guidance, or consider contacting agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the game and wildlife agency.
