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How To Make a Boat Bill of Sale<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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To make a legal boat bill of sale agreement, include buyer and seller info, boat details, price, seller\u2019s signature, and buyer\u2019s signature and use a boat bill of sale template as proof of purchase to confirm ownership, protect both parties, and meet transfer of ownership requirements, depending on your state rules, for any private boat sale.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This article explains what a boat bill of sale is used for and guides you through the process of making your own boat bill of sale, including a free boat bill of sale template you can customize and use for your transactions.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n Jump to Free Bill of Sale Form<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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