West Virginia Boat Bill of Sale Form

Last updated May 24th, 2025

A West Virginia boat bill of sale form documents the transfer of ownership of a boat between two parties. Once completed, the form must be signed by the parties in the presence of a notary public. A bill of sale certifies the purchase price, which is used when calculating the sales tax the buyer must pay when registering the vessel.

West Virginia Boat Registration

All motorboats must be titled and registered in West Virginia.^[1] The following must be carried out to title and register a newly purchased boat:

1. Gather the below documents:
  - Application for a Certificate of Title for a Motor Boat – Completed by the buyer.
  - Certificate of Title – Must be assigned by the seller to the buyer.
  - Notarized Bill of Sale – Required if the sale price is less than half of the book value.
2. Submit the documents to a DMV office.
3. Pay titling and registration fees, plus sales tax.

Fee Exemptions – Registration fees do not apply to^[2]:

Boats with a motor of less than 3hp/7lb thrust; and
Boats with an electric motor of less than 70 lbs of thrust.

West Virginia Boat Bill of Sale Form

West Virginia Boat Bill of Sale Form

West Virginia Boat Registration

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