Michigan Boat Bill of Sale Form

Michigan boat bill of sale records a transaction involving the purchase of a motorboat, sailboat, canoe, or other vessel. It confirms the seller collected a designated sum in exchange for ownership of the boat. A completed bill of sale will be required when the buyer registers the vessel for use on public waterways.

Michigan Boat Bill of Sale Form

Michigan boat bill of sale records a transaction involving the purchase of a motorboat, sailboat, canoe, or other vessel. It confirms the seller collected a designated sum in exchange for ownership of the boat. A completed bill of sale will be required when the buyer registers the vessel for use on public waterways.

Last updated March 14th, 2024

Michigan boat bill of sale records a transaction involving the purchase of a motorboat, sailboat, canoe, or other vessel. It confirms the seller collected a designated sum in exchange for ownership of the boat. A completed bill of sale will be required when the buyer registers the vessel for use on public waterways.

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Michigan Boat Registration

All boats that have an inboard motor or are over 20 feet long must be titled and most boats must be registered before operating on state waters. Watercraft that are 16 feet or shorter generally don’t require registration.[1]

To title and register a boat, the owner must go to a Michigan Secretary of State branch and present the following:

Once issued, the registration will remain valid for three years, expiring on March 31st of the last year of validity.

The buyer must maintain proof of registration on the vessel by displaying their decal in accordance with Michigan’s state guidelines.