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Free Kentucky boat Bill of Sale Form

Generate a standardized, printable bill of sale compliant with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet regulations under statute Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 186A.215.

Draft Kentucky Boat Agreement

Governed under Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 186A.215. Complete all fields below to generate your legal document.

Mandatory in Kentucky

Official Notary Certificate (Kentucky)

State of Kentucky, County of ____________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by the seller and buyer named herein who proved their identities to my satisfaction.

Notary Public Signature
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How to Complete a Private Boat Sale in Kentucky

Step 1: Inspect & Verify

Verify the seller's physical identification against the existing title. Ensure the HIN matches the chassis or hull plate.

Step 2: Sign Document

Important: Do not sign this document until you are in the physical presence of a commissioned Kentucky Notary Public.

Step 3: Registration

The buyer must take this signed bill of sale and certificate of title to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet within 30 days to pay taxes and register.

Frequently Asked Questions (Kentucky)

Does Kentucky legally mandate a notarized bill of sale?

Yes. According to Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 186A.215, transfers presented to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet must bear an official notary public acknowledgment.

Can I use this bill of sale for a trailer without a title in Kentucky?

Yes. In many states, small utility trailers do not receive separate titles. A bill of sale combined with prior registration or VIN inspection is accepted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.