North Carolina Jet Ski Bill of Sale

North Carolina does not require a bill of sale, but the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page North Carolina jet ski bill of sale PDF that includes everything the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles looks for. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

State

North Carolina

What is being sold

Jet Ski Bill of Sale

Seller

Full name

Street address

City, state, ZIP

Phone

Driver's license or ID number (optional)

Buyer

Full name

Street address

City, state, ZIP

Phone

Driver's license or ID number (optional)

Jet ski details

Year

Make

Model

Engine hours

Color

Registration number

Trailer included (make, VIN)

Hull identification number (HIN)

Price and terms

Payment

Sale price ($)

Date of sale

Sold as-is, no warranty. Recommended for every private sale. Add two witness signature lines

Known defects or extra terms (optional)

How to sell a jet ski in North Carolina

A jet ski bill of sale works like a boat bill of sale: it identifies the personal watercraft by hull identification number, records engine hours, the price and the date, and lists the trailer if it is part of the sale. PWCs are registered through the state boat registration office, which accepts a signed bill of sale as proof of purchase.

Seller steps

Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
Agree on the price and fill in the North Carolina jet ski bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the HIN.
Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. North Carolina does not require a notary.
Sign the title over to the buyer exactly as your name appears on it, and complete the odometer section on the title if the jet ski has one.
Hand over the jet ski and keep your signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.

Buyer steps

Bring the signed bill of sale, the signed title and your ID to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.
Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
Register within North Carolina's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

The HIN is on the rear right of the hull, 12 characters.
Record engine hours from the gauge cluster.
If a trailer is included, add its VIN and generate a separate trailer bill of sale if the DMV asks for one.
Note the condition of the seat, hull and any aftermarket parts.

Why a bill of sale matters for a jet ski

Boat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
Engine hours are the mileage of a PWC; recording them prevents disputes.
The trailer is titled separately through the DMV and should be listed.
An as-is clause covers hull and engine problems found later.

Want both parties to walk away with a signed copy and a notary page ready? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds them.

North Carolina at a glance

Bill of sale: Not required, strongly recommended
Notary: Notarization optional
Official state form: None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
Where the buyer registers: North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (www.ncdot.gov/dmv)

North Carolina notarizes the title assignment itself. A bill of sale is optional but useful for the highway use tax calculation.

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North Carolina jet ski bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a jet ski in North Carolina?+

North Carolina does not require a bill of sale, but the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles recommends one. North Carolina notarizes the title assignment itself. A bill of sale is optional but useful for the highway use tax calculation. North Carolina has no mandatory form, so any complete, signed bill of sale like the one generated here is accepted.

Does a North Carolina jet ski bill of sale need to be notarized?+

North Carolina does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. If you want extra certainty, the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page you can use anyway.

Where does the buyer take the bill of sale in North Carolina?+

To the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles or the county office that handles vessel registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.

Does a jet ski need a title?+

Many states title PWCs; others only register them. Check the boat registration page linked on your state page. Either way the bill of sale is required or expected.

Is the trailer included in the jet ski bill of sale?+

You can list it, but some DMVs want a separate trailer bill of sale because the trailer is titled on its own. The trailer form here takes a minute.