Arizona Boat Bill of Sale
Create a free Arizona boat bill of sale. Notarization is recommended but not required for a Arizona boat bill of sale. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
Arizona boat requirements
Watercraft in Arizona are registered/titled by the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD), not the MVD. New boat registration requires an Application for Arizona Watercraft Certificate of Number plus a bill of sale listing buyer and seller, the hull identification number (HIN), length, manufacturer, purchase price, and sales tax paid. All watercraft built after August 1972 must have a 12-digit HIN per U.S. Coast Guard rules. Source: azgfd.com boating registration.
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Buyer
Boat Details
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⚠ Watercraft in Arizona are registered/titled by the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD), not the MVD. New boat registration requires an Application for Arizona Watercraft Certificate of Number plus a bill of sale listing buyer and seller, the hull identification number (HIN), length, manufacturer, purchase price, and sales tax paid. All watercraft built after August 1972 must have a 12-digit HIN per U.S. Coast Guard rules. Source: azgfd.com boating registration.
Boat Bill of Sale (Arizona)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the boat described below.
2. Description of Boat
[Enter the boat details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the boat to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the boat and accepts it in its current condition.
The boat is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
6. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Email yourself a copy (PDF)
This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Confirm Arizona's requirements before signing.
Arizona Boat Requirements
A boat bill of sale is your proof of the sale and of ownership in Arizona. Notarization is recommended but not required for a Arizona boat bill of sale. Arizona publishes an official form (Title Transfer Bill of Sale (Form #38-1306); general Bill of Sale (Form #48-2004)).
Watercraft in Arizona are registered/titled by the Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD), not the MVD. New boat registration requires an Application for Arizona Watercraft Certificate of Number plus a bill of sale listing buyer and seller, the hull identification number (HIN), length, manufacturer, purchase price, and sales tax paid. All watercraft built after August 1972 must have a 12-digit HIN per U.S. Coast Guard rules. Source: azgfd.com boating registration.
Source: A.R.S. 28-2058 (Transfer of title; odometer mileage disclosure statement) via azleg.gov; Arizona ADOT/MVD Vehicle Title; Title Transfer Bill of Sale (Form #38-1306); Bill of Sale (Form #48-2004) · official form.
What to Include
A boat bill of sale records the sale of a vessel, including the Hull Identification Number (HIN) and motor, and is used to register the boat with the state.
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Hull ID Number (HIN)
- Length (ft)
- Sale price, date, and both signatures
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a boat bill of sale need to be notarized in Arizona?
Notarization is recommended but not required for a Arizona boat bill of sale.
Do I need a bill of sale for a boat in Arizona?
It is strongly recommended as proof of the sale and price, and may be needed for registration.
Can I download or email the boat bill of sale?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Both buyer and seller should sign.
Disclaimer
This Arizona boat bill of sale generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Arizona's requirements before signing.