Colorado Boat Bill of Sale

Create a free Colorado boat bill of sale. Notarization is not required for a Colorado boat bill of sale. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.

Colorado boat requirements

Boats/vessels are registered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), not the DMV. Acceptable proof of ownership includes a bill of sale showing both parties' printed names and signatures, the vessel/hull identification number (HIN) if any, and the vessel make, model, and year; a prior government-issued registration certificate; or a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO). A bill of sale may be used as a temporary registration for 30 days and must be carried aboard until decals/card arrive. CPW provides a Bill of Sale template (cpw.state.co.us/Documents/BuyApply/Bill-of-Sale-Template.pdf).

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⚠ Boats/vessels are registered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), not the DMV. Acceptable proof of ownership includes a bill of sale showing both parties' printed names and signatures, the vessel/hull identification number (HIN) if any, and the vessel make, model, and year; a prior government-issued registration certificate; or a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO). A bill of sale may be used as a temporary registration for 30 days and must be carried aboard until decals/card arrive. CPW provides a Bill of Sale template (cpw.state.co.us/Documents/BuyApply/Bill-of-Sale-Template.pdf).

Boat Bill of Sale (Colorado)

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 Colorado.

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 Colorado's requirements before signing.

Colorado Boat Requirements

A boat bill of sale is your proof of the sale and of ownership in Colorado. Notarization is not required for a Colorado boat bill of sale. Colorado publishes an official form (DR 2173 Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale).

Boats/vessels are registered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), not the DMV. Acceptable proof of ownership includes a bill of sale showing both parties' printed names and signatures, the vessel/hull identification number (HIN) if any, and the vessel make, model, and year; a prior government-issued registration certificate; or a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO). A bill of sale may be used as a temporary registration for 30 days and must be carried aboard until decals/card arrive. CPW provides a Bill of Sale template (cpw.state.co.us/Documents/BuyApply/Bill-of-Sale-Template.pdf).

Source: Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles - Private Sale: Buying or Selling a Vehicle (dmv.colorado.gov/buying-and-selling) and Forms in Number Order (DR 2173) · 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 Colorado?

Notarization is not required for a Colorado boat bill of sale.

Do I need a bill of sale for a boat in Colorado?

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 Colorado boat bill of sale generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Colorado's requirements before signing.

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