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New Jersey Boat (Vessel) Bill of Sale Form

The New Jersey boat bill of sale form creates a written record of the transaction between a seller and buyer exchanging a watercraft for a predetermined monetary worth. The official form lists essential information to make an accurate record of the exchange, such as names and addresses of the seller and buyer, vessel specifics, selling price, and confirming signatures upon agreement.

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The New Jersey boat bill of sale form creates a written record of the transaction between a seller and buyer exchanging a watercraft for a predetermined monetary worth. The official form lists essential information to make an accurate record of the exchange, such as names and addresses of the seller and buyer, vessel specifics, selling price, and confirming signatures upon agreement.

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How to Register a Boat

To lawfully administer the use of most watercraft upon New Jersey waterways, one must obtain registration with the state. Vessels exempt from the requirement are as follows:

  • Vessels not mechanically propelled by a motor:
    • Vessels under 12 feet, canoes, kayaks, surfboards, rowboats, or inflatable floating objects.
  • Vessels mechanically propelled by a motor:
    • Vessels currently registered in another state with visible decals to be utilized for less than 180 days.
    • Vessels properly registered in another country with viewable markings to display identification to be utilized for a period of less than 180 days.
    • Designated lifeboats.
    • Vessels that are the property of the federal or state governments.

In addition to boat registration obligation, any watercraft with a length of 12 feet and over must be titled with the state of New Jersey except for:

  • Canoes, kayaks, surfboards, rowboats, lifeboats, or inflatable floating objects.

To establish official registration for a vessel, the boat must have an assigned hull identification number. If the watercraft does not present one, a number must be granted via inspection by visiting a local New Jersey Marine Services Bureau facility before registration application. Upon reception of a valid hull identification number,  you can then attend the nearest New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission location with the following procured filings to register:

  • A filled New Jersey Application for Certificate of Title for Vessel (Form BA-51).
  • When registering newly purchased boats:
    • Manufacturer’s certificate of origin.
    • Receipt of sale.
  • When registering used boats purchased from a private party:
    • Correctly reassigned title or prior registration if coming from a non-titling state.
    • An officially notarized bill of sale.
  • Identification of the name, address, and EIN for the lienholder should the boat be financed.
  • A confirmed form of payment for all associated taxes and fees.

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