This California Boat and Trailer Bill of Sale Form can be used to transfer ownership of a used boat and trailer from one person to another. The form is specifically for a boat and trailer. Other bills of sale are available for utilities and general duty trailers. It is your responsibility to check with the proper authorities in your state to determine if this California Boat and Trailer Bill of Sale Form is legally adequate for your purpose. Legal requirements vary from city to city, county to county, and state to state.
The California Boat and Trailer Bill of Sale Form normally includes the name and address of the person transferring the trailer, the name and address of the buyer, the amount for which the trailer is being sold, and a detailed description of the trailer including the VIN number. In some cases the bill of sale is notarized, especially if required by law. When in doubt, have the form notarized.
To register a boat in California you will need to complete the following:
- Application for Registration Number Certificate of Ownership and Certificate of Number for Undocumented Vessel
- California Boat Bill of Sale Form
- A bond for the vessel value if proof of ownership cannot be provided and the vessel’s value is $2,000 or more.
- Valid form of identification
This California Boat and Trailer Bill of Sale Form is available in both Microsoft Word and PDF. PDF is by far the more popular format.
Click the link below to download the California Boat and Trailer Bill of Sale Form in either Word or PDF. You will need Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, or an equivalent program to open and edit the document. You may also print the form as is and fill in the blanks by hand.
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