Minnesota Boat Bill of Sale Template (2026)
Minnesota boat sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | PS2004 or title lien release section |
| Sales / use tax | 6.5% (Motor vehicle sales tax applies to all vehicle sales) |
| Title transfer fee | $8 |
| Transfer deadline | 10 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| Minnesota DMV / titling | Minnesota DMV ↗ |
Why use a Minnesota-specific boat template
Captures every Minnesota field
A boat bill of sale needs the 12-character HIN (hull identification number, stamped on the starboard transom), engine make/model/serial, and trailer VIN if included — boats over 26 ft also need USCG Form CG-1340 alongside the state titling agency's bill of sale. A generic template often omits Minnesota-specific fields (such as the PS2004 or title lien release section reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
Minnesota charges 6.5% sales/use tax plus a $8 title transfer fee. Recording the correct sale price on the template is what the DMV uses to calculate tax owed.
Deadline-aware
The buyer has 10 days to register the boat after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the Minnesota Boat template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Boat identifier — VIN, HIN, or serial number
- Year, make, model, color
- Odometer / hour-meter reading (where applicable)
- Sale price in numerals + written form
- Sale date (anchors any state deadline)
- Signature blocks for both parties
- PS2004 or title lien release section reference (lien release)
Generate your Minnesota boat bill of sale in under 3 minutes
Pre-filled with every field Minnesota requires. Instant PDF, no signup.
Complete plan ($29) adds Minnesota transfer instructions + buyer closing packet
Frequently Asked Questions — Minnesota Boat Template
Is a Minnesota boat bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed boat bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in Minnesota, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the boat identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the Minnesota DMV to register the boat within 10 days of the sale.
What does a Minnesota-compliant boat bill of sale template need to include?▾
Minnesota requires the template to capture the boat's identifier (VIN, HIN, or serial), year/make/model, sale price (digits + written), sale date, both parties' full legal names and addresses with ZIP codes, and both signatures. Minnesota does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the boat was financed, Minnesota uses PS2004 or title lien release section for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private boat sale in Minnesota?▾
Minnesota charges 6.5% sales/use tax on private boat sales. Motor vehicle sales tax applies to all vehicle sales The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the boat and a $8 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a Minnesota boat bill of sale?▾
Minnesota does not require notarization for a private boat bill of sale. A signed original from both parties is sufficient for registration.
Can I print and reuse this Minnesota boat template?▾
You can print the template multiple times, but each sale requires a freshly signed original. Photocopied signatures are not valid. BillOfSaleNow generates two identical originals (one for the buyer, one for the seller) so both parties walk away with a signed copy.
Source: Minnesota DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07