State of Kentucky

Kentucky Boat bill of sale

A vessel record that separates the hull, motor and any trailer.

Sources reviewed 2026-10-01. Independent template.

Before you sign

When is a bill of sale used?
Kentucky requires its title or accepted non-title-state evidence for a boat transfer. A non-title-state transfer uses the registration and a bill notarized for both parties. Source
Notary and witnesses
Kentucky’s non-title-state transfer route requires a bill notarized for both buyer and seller. Use the official transfer documents for a titled boat. Source

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Kentucky Boat Bill of Sale

Independent template · Read the source instructions before signing.

1. Parties

Seller full legal name

Buyer full legal name

2. Item and agreed terms

Item description and identifying number

Price and payment terms

Condition, defects and agreed promises

3. Signatures

Seller signatureBuyer signature

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What to include

  • Seller full legal name (required by this template)
  • Seller address (required by this template)
  • Other seller or owner names
  • Buyer full legal name (required by this template)
  • Buyer address (required by this template)
  • Other buyer names
  • Contact telephone numbers (optional)
  • Sale date (required by this template)
  • Agreed price in US dollars (required by this template)
  • Payment and delivery terms (required by this template)
  • Condition and known defects (required by this template)
  • Express promises or warranties agreed by the parties
  • Liens, security interests and release arrangements (required by this template)
  • County where the document will be signed
  • Additional agreed terms
  • Boat model year (required by this template)
  • Boat manufacturer (required by this template)
  • Boat model
  • Hull identification number (HIN) (required by this template)
  • Existing boat registration number
  • Boat length and units (required by this template)
  • Hull material and color
  • Propulsion and intended use (required by this template)
  • Motor make, year, horsepower and serial number
  • Included motor price, if separately priced
  • Trailer included? Separate price and paperwork

Details to check in Kentucky

  1. The application’s notary block is separate from the bill’s execution requirement. Source
  2. Outboard motor treatment is different from the boat’s ownership record. Source
  3. Match the prior registration and seller to the parties in the bill. Source

Questions about this form

Is a boat bill of sale required in Kentucky?

Kentucky requires its title or accepted non-title-state evidence for a boat transfer. A non-title-state transfer uses the registration and a bill notarized for both parties. Source

Does this Kentucky bill of sale need to be notarized?

Kentucky’s non-title-state transfer route requires a bill notarized for both buyer and seller. Use the official transfer documents for a titled boat. Source

Can I use this instead of the official form?

This PDF is an independent sale record. Follow the official source for title, registration and required agency forms. Read the official document’s purpose and current instructions; this independent template is not that government form. Source

What should I include in the sale record?

Identify both parties and the item, record the date and price, and describe condition, defects and actual promises. Check the fields and source instructions below before signing.

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