Updated September 12, 2023
A Missouri boat bill of sale is a legal document that is used between a seller and a buyer to prove the legal sale and purchase of a vessel in the State of Missouri. The document provides information regarding the seller and the buyer as well as various articles of information about the vehicle and the transaction. This document will require notarization.
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Registering a Boat
Any watercraft that has a motor or is twelve (12) feet or longer must be registered with the state of Missouri. New boat owners have sixty (60) days from the date of purchase to register their watercraft. Registrations must be renewed every three years and expire on June 30th of the designated year.[1] Renewal information can be found online at the DMV’s Renewal Requirements Inquiry. They can be processed by mail or in-person at a Missouri DMV office.
Where to Register
Boat owners can register their vessels at any Missouri Department of Revenue office.
Required Documents
- Application for Missouri Boat/Vessel or Outboard Motor Title and Registration (Form 93);
- Bill of Sale (Form 1957);
- Paid personal property tax receipt or statement of non-assessment;[2] and
- Registration Fees.