Connecticut Boat Bill of Sale Form

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A Connecticut boat bill of sale is a document provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles that records a boat transfer from seller to buyer. The form should be completed following the transaction and signed by both parties. A copy must be retained by the seller to calculate the sales tax owed when registering the vessel.

Connecticut Boat Bill of Sale Form

A Connecticut boat bill of sale is a document provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles that records a boat transfer from seller to buyer. The form should be completed following the transaction and signed by both parties. A copy must be retained by the seller to calculate the sales tax owed when registering the vessel.

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A Connecticut boat bill of sale is a document provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles that records a boat transfer from seller to buyer. The form should be completed following the transaction and signed by both parties. A copy must be retained by the seller to calculate the sales tax owed when registering the vessel.

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Individuals will have 15 days to notify the DMV in writing that they have sold their boat.

Connecticut Boat Registration

All motorboats and all sailboats over 19.5 feet must be registered, and if constructed after 2016, they must also be titled under the new owner’s name.[1]

Registrants must complete the following steps to register and title their vessel[2]:

  1. Check for compliance issues to ensure no unpaid taxes or other problems exist that may interfere with the process.[3]
  2. Make an appointment with the DMV.
  3. Bring the following forms and documentation to the agent:
  4. Pay the appropriate registration and titling fees and any sales tax owed on the vessel.

Sources

  1. CT.gov – Boat Registration, Connecticut Boaters Guide – Registration and Titling
  2. DMV – Documents Required for Vessel Registration and Certificate of Title
  3. DMV – Register Your Vessel