Iowa Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form

Iowa residents must register boats with the Iowa DNR through the county recorder in the county where they live. Nonresidents who need an Iowa registration should register in the county where the boat will be used most often.

• Application for Boats, Snowmobiles, ATVs and ORVs (Form 542-8067)
• Bill of Sale / Proof of Ownership.
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, if the boat is new or the applicant is the first owner.
• Payment for registration/title fees and taxes, if applicable.
• Previous registration.
• Title, if applicable.

Out-of-State Purchase

• Out-of-state registration documents, signed over by the previous owner, if applicable.
• Out-of-state title, signed over by the previous owner, if the boat was titled.

Source: Iowa DNR (Boating Registration; 2025 Iowa Boating Registration Guide)