Delaware Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form

To register your vessel in person, make an appearance at your nearest Delaware Boat License Agent with the specified substantiated materials:

• Copy of valid ID, driver’s license, or passport.
• Hull Identification Number picture or pencil tracing/rubbing.
• Lien release, if applicable.
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or Builder’s Certificate, if the boat is new.
• Original Bill of Sale, if the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or Builder’s Certificate is not assigned to the purchaser.
• Original title, if the boat was previously titled.
• Vessel Registration Application.

Out-of-State Purchase

• Original out-of-state title, if the boat was titled in another state.
• Photocopy of the seller’s most recent Certificate of Documentation, if the vessel was federally documented.

Delaware states that if a vessel is used, docked, or stowed on Delaware waters for more than 60 consecutive days, Delaware is considered the vessel’s state of principal use.

Source: Delaware DNREC (Boating Registration; Vessel Registration Application)