Rhode Island Boat Bill of Sale
The Rhode Island boat bill of sale is required as documentation for a purchase and sale between two (2) parties of any type of vessel. The new owner will need the bill of sale in order to register and the document must be notarized. It is best to schedule the payment and the signing of the document on the same day.
Boat Registration Forms
- View Boat Registration Requirements – Register Online
- *Boat Bill of Sale – *Must be Notarized
- Boat Registration Application
- Outboard Motor Registration Application
- Application for Certificate of Title
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin
- Blank Check for Fees
How to Write the Bill of Sale
The bill of sale should be filled-in by filling-in the appropriate highlighted fields:
- Date of Sale – Should also be the day the payment and vessel are traded
- Buyer and Seller’s Information
- Purchase Price and Payment Details
- Vessel Information including the Hull Identification Number (HIN)
- Condition/Repairs Needed (if any)
- Additional Terms and Conditions (if any)
- Signature Area
- Notary Acknowledgment – Required
