Iowa Boat Bill of Sale Form

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An Iowa boat bill of sale proves that a boat’s ownership was transferred from a buyer to a seller. It records the boat’s details, such as the hull ID number, length, and certificate of title number. The document must be signed by the buyer and seller and submitted to the county recorder’s office when registering the vessel.

Iowa Boat Bill of Sale Form

An Iowa boat bill of sale proves that a boat’s ownership was transferred from a buyer to a seller. It records the boat’s details, such as the hull ID number, length, and certificate of title number. The document must be signed by the buyer and seller and submitted to the county recorder’s office when registering the vessel.

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An Iowa boat bill of sale proves that a boat’s ownership was transferred from a buyer to a seller. It records the boat’s details, such as the hull ID number, length, and certificate of title number. The document must be signed by the buyer and seller and submitted to the county recorder’s office when registering the vessel.

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Iowa Boat Registration

New owners must register and title their boat within 30 days of purchase.[1] The following boats do not require registration:

  • Inflatable boats 7 feet or less without any motor or sail
  • Canoes and kayaks 13 feet or less without any motor or sail

Titling is required for boats 17 feet or longer (except for canoes, kayaks, or inflatable boats).

To register and title a boat, the below steps should be completed.

  1. Prepare a filing packet that includes the following:
    • Application
    • Bill of Sale
    • Certificate of Title (if any) – Assigned to the buyer by the seller.
    • Registration – Signed by the seller.
  2. Provide the documents to the County Recorder’s Office and pay the applicable registration fees and sales tax.

Sources

  1. Iowa.gov – How Do I Register a Boat?, § 462a.77(1)