Bill of Sale · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Boat Bill of Sale (2026)
A Pennsylvania boat bill of sale records the vessel and its 12-character HIN, any outboard motor and trailer included, the price and the parties. Pennsylvania: boats are titled and registered by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. If the boat is titled, the title must be signed by Seller and notarized if the title so instructs.
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Pennsylvania boat sale: key facts
- Title and registration
- Pennsylvania: boats are titled and registered by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. If the boat is titled, the title must be signed by Seller and notarized if the title so instructs.
- Notary required?
- No requirement was found for the bill of sale; notarizing is optional.
- Motor and trailer
- List them in the same bill of sale. A boat trailer is titled/registered as a vehicle, not as a vessel.
- Coast Guard documented boats
- Record the sale with the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center on Form CG-1340.
Official source: PA Fish and Boat Commission — Registration & titling FAQs · Last reviewed: October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Pennsylvania boat bill of sale need to be notarized?
- No requirement was found for the bill of sale; notarizing is optional.
- What is a HIN?
- The Hull Identification Number is a 12-character code on the upper right of the transom. Boats built after November 1972 must have one. Our form checks the format.
- Can I include the outboard motor and trailer?
- List them in the same bill of sale. A boat trailer is titled/registered as a vehicle, not as a vessel.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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