Department of Planning and Natural Resources, VI · St. Thomas

Boat Bill Of Sale

This one-page bill of sale records a vessel sale, its price and payment method, and identifying details for the boat and its engines for the seller and buyer.

Simple form~10 min to notarize
  • licensed online notary
  • ~15 min average
  • Notarized PDF emailed

What you’ll need

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
  • This form, ready to upload as a PDF

What this form is

Use this form to record the sale of a vessel, including the seller’s and buyer’s contact information, vessel details, sale price, and payment method. The seller swears or affirms that the information is true and correct, and the form includes a notarial certificate; check with the receiving agency about submission requirements.

Who needs it

A vessel seller and buyer can use this form to document the sale and identify the boat, its engines, the sale price, and payment method.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries a sworn affidavit certificate; the seller, identified as the affiant, must personally appear before the notary and swear or affirm the information is true.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the one-page boat bill of sale form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Sale Details

    Enter seller and buyer details, vessel and engine information, sale price, and payment method.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the form ready.

  4. 4

    Sign And Swear On Video

    The seller appears on video, signs as directed, and swears or affirms the affidavit.

  5. 5

    Submit The Form

    Submit the completed bill of sale to the receiving agency as instructed.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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You’ll need ID and a webcam.

A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.

Frequently asked questions

How do I notarize this boat bill of sale online?
Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. The seller must appear and swear or affirm that the information is true. Ask the receiving agency whether it accepts an online notarization.
Do I need to notarize this form?
The form includes a notarial certificate for the seller’s sworn affidavit. Check with the receiving agency about its submission requirements and acceptance of an online notarization.
Who signs before the notary?
The form identifies the seller as the affiant and requires the affiant to personally appear before the notary and swear or affirm the information is true. It also has signature lines for the seller and buyer.
Will the agency accept an online notarization?
The territorial form includes a notarial certificate, but acceptance of an online notarization may depend on the receiving agency. Confirm with the receiving agency or the Recorder of Deeds if unsure.

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