Jet Ski Bill of Sale

Jet skis are boats in the eyes of the law: they carry a 12-character hull ID and are registered with your state's boating agency.

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1 Seller and buyer

2 The personal watercraft

12 characters on the upper right of the transom.

3 Price and terms

Original · Seller

Jet Ski Bill of Sale

I, __________________________ ("Seller"), of ________________________________, in exchange for the sum of $____________ (______________________________ dollars), paid by cash, the receipt of which is acknowledged, sell and transfer to __________________________ ("Buyer"), of ________________________________, the following personal watercraft:

Year______________
Make______________
Model______________
Hull ID (HIN)____________________________
State registration no.______________
Engine hours______________
Trailer included (make, VIN)____________________________

Terms

The personal watercraft is sold "as is, where is", with no warranty, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect it and accepts it in its present condition.

The Seller states that they are the lawful owner, that the personal watercraft is free of all liens, loans and encumbrances, and that they have the right to sell it.

Signed on ____________________.

Seller signatureBuyer signature
Seller printed nameBuyer printed name

What a jet ski bill of sale should include

  • 12-character HIN (at the rear of the hull)
  • State registration number
  • Engine hours
  • Trailer VIN if included

Not giving any promises about condition? Keep the as-is clause ticked. Need a notary? See which states require one.

After you both sign

  1. Make two copies. Each side keeps a signed original or copy.
  2. Hand over the title (if the personal watercraft is titled), signed in the seller section.
  3. Seller: remove plates if your state requires it and file any notice of sale.
  4. Buyer: register and pay sales tax within your state's deadline, often 10–30 days.

Questions people ask

Is a jet ski registered like a boat?

Yes. Personal watercraft are vessels under Coast Guard rules and state boating laws, so they need a HIN and state registration numbers on the bow.

Jet Ski bill of sale by state

Pick your state for the agency, official form number and notary rules. The generator above works for every state.

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