Pennsylvania Boat Bill Of Sale

DO NOT purchase a used vessel/boat or outboard motor without receiving an original title (signed on the front and back) along with a signed bill of sale from the person(s) listed on the title or from their legally documented representative.

A bill of sale does not serve as proof of ownership. Only a title has that legal authority. Bills of sale serve as proof of title transfer, which buyers and sellers need for personal financial and tax records.

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when you buy or sell a vehicle a Bill of Sale Form is not required but it's strongly recommended. This serves as a legal receipt from the buyer to the seller documenting both the change in ownership and the purchase price.

Once the sale is complete, the buyer must apply for legal title with the state agency that handles boat registration.Each state will have its own requirements about forms and fees, but, in general, you will be able to use your bill of sale as proof of purchase to obtain the title from the state.

As the purchaser, you really should always request a bill of sale. The Kayak bill of sale will be your absolute best defense if there's any kind of doubt over the ownership or transfer of the property.

So back to the original question, how to register boat without title? Check with your state's boating website to learn the exact paperwork to register a boat without a title. There are will be replacement title forms to fill out and submit along with some form of proof of ownership.

Louisiana. Maryland. Nebraska. New Hampshire. West Virginia. Montana.

Write a bill of sale. This document must include a vessel description, Hull number, purchase date, price, the names and addresses (including city state zip) of the parties, and the signatures of both the buyer and seller. If the boat is used, you'll likely need the boat's previous registration number. Boat title.

Vehicles received as gifts are not subject to sales tax.In many instances, taxpayers are incorrectly informed by licensing agents that a minimal purchase price (e.g. $1) must be reported on the MV-4ST, even if the vehicle is a gift. This is not correct.