How do I complete the vessel bill of sale?

Enter the sale date, buyer and seller details, vessel information, sale price, and payment form. Both parties have signature lines; the seller must swear or affirm the affidavit before a notary.

Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?

Yes. The form contains a seller’s sworn or affirmed affidavit and a notarial certificate stating that the affiant personally appeared and was duly sworn.

Can I use an online notary for this form?

A commissioned online notary may conduct a notarization by video, but acceptance of remote notarization for this territorial form is not confirmed here. Confirm with the receiving agency or the Recorder of Deeds if unsure.

What vessel details does the form request?

The form asks for the vessel registration number, make, hull identification number, length, year manufactured, color, total engine horsepower, engine make and serial number, sale price, and payment form.

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

Vessel Bill of Sale

This one-page bill of sale records a boat sale, buyer and seller details, vessel information, sale price, and payment form for the seller and buyer to complete.

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

Form previewView full PDF →

What this form is

The form records the sale date, buyer and seller contact information, vessel identification and specifications, sale price, and payment form. The seller swears or affirms that the information is true and correct, and the form includes signature lines for both parties and a notarial affidavit. Use it to document a boat sale; the form does not state when filing with the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is required.

Who needs it

The seller and buyer of a boat can use this form to document the sale, identify the vessel, and record the transaction details.

Why it needs a notary

The seller signs the affidavit before the notary, who certifies the affiant personally appeared and was duly sworn; the form includes a notary seal and commission-expiration field.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Form
Download the one-page Vessel Bill of Sale from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
2
Complete the Sale Details
Fill in the sale date, buyer and seller information, vessel details, sale price, and payment form.
3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check that the receiving agency accepts remote notarization.
4
Sign on Video
The seller appears before the notary by video and signs the affidavit when instructed.
5
Submit the Form
Submit the completed bill of sale to the receiving agency if required for your transaction.

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.

Open in new tab

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.