South Carolina Jet Ski Bill of Sale

South Carolina requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page South Carolina jet ski bill of sale PDF that includes everything the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles looks for, matching the fields on Form 4031. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

State

South 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 South 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 South Carolina jet ski bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the HIN.
Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. South 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 (or South Carolina's Form 4031), the signed title and your ID to the South Carolina Department 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 South 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.

South Carolina at a glance

Bill of sale: Required in common cases
Notary: Notarization optional
Official state form: Form 4031
Where the buyer registers: South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (www.scdmvonline.com)

South Carolina's Form 4031 is required when the title does not show the price.

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South Carolina jet ski bill of sale questions

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

South Carolina requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. South Carolina's Form 4031 is required when the title does not show the price. South Carolina publishes Form 4031 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

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

South 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 South Carolina?+

To the South Carolina Department 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.