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Jet Ski Bill of Sale

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  • ID number

    HIN (12 characters)

  • Odometer disclosure

    Not required

  • Registered with

    State boating agency

  • Trailer

    Listed separately

Overview

A jet ski (personal watercraft) bill of sale works like a boat's: the craft is identified by its 12-character Hull Identification Number, it's registered with the state's boating agency, and the trailer — if included — is a separate item with its own paperwork.

PWC sales are seasonal and fast-moving, which is exactly when paperwork gets skipped. A two-minute bill of sale locks in the price, the as-is condition, and the date liability transferred.

What a jet ski bill of sale needs

HIN on the transom

The 12-character Hull Identification Number sits at the rear of the hull. It's the number the registration office will match — copy it exactly.

Hours, not miles

PWC wear is measured in engine hours. There's no federal disclosure requirement, but recording the hour-meter reading in additional terms protects both sides.

Trailer is its own item

If the deal includes a trailer, list its VIN or serial number — it's registered separately from the craft in most states.

Registration transfer

The buyer registers the PWC with the state boating agency (often the wildlife or parks department) using the signed bill of sale.

How to write a jet ski bill of sale

  1. 1

    Enter the sale date and the state where the sale takes place.

  2. 2

    Add the seller's and buyer's full legal names and addresses.

  3. 3

    Describe the PWC — make, model, year, and 12-character HIN.

  4. 4

    Note engine hours and any trailer in the additional terms.

  5. 5

    Enter the price, choose as-is or warranty terms, and sign.

Jet Ski bill of sale FAQs

Is a jet ski titled or registered?

Registered in every state; titled only in some. Either way the buyer needs the signed bill of sale to put the craft in their name.

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

Usually not — only a few states require it for titled watercraft. Plain signatures work for most private PWC sales.

Where is the HIN on a jet ski?

Molded or stamped at the rear of the hull near the boarding platform. Verify it matches the registration before paying.

Should engine hours go on the bill of sale?

It's optional but smart — write the hour-meter reading into the additional terms so the condition at sale is documented.

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State-specific rules

Notarization, title-transfer deadlines, and sales tax depend on the state, not the vehicle. Pick your state for the local rules:

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