North Dakota Boat Bill of Sale Template (2026)
North Dakota boat sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | SFN 2876 (Release of Lien by Legal Owner) |
| Sales / use tax | 5% (Excise tax applies to all vehicle purchases) |
| Title transfer fee | $5 |
| Transfer deadline | 30 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| North Dakota DMV / titling | North Dakota DMV ↗ |
Why use a North Dakota-specific boat template
Captures every North Dakota 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 North Dakota-specific fields (such as the SFN 2876 (Release of Lien by Legal Owner) reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
North Dakota charges 5% sales/use tax plus a $5 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 30 days to register the boat after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the North Dakota 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
- SFN 2876 (Release of Lien by Legal Owner) reference (lien release)
Generate your North Dakota boat bill of sale in under 3 minutes
Pre-filled with every field North Dakota requires. Instant PDF, no signup.
Complete plan ($39) adds North Dakota transfer instructions + buyer closing packet
Frequently Asked Questions — North Dakota Boat Template
Is a North Dakota boat bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed boat bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in North Dakota, 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 North Dakota DMV to register the boat within 30 days of the sale.
What does a North Dakota-compliant boat bill of sale template need to include?▾
North Dakota 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. North Dakota does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the boat was financed, North Dakota uses SFN 2876 (Release of Lien by Legal Owner) for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private boat sale in North Dakota?▾
North Dakota charges 5% sales/use tax on private boat sales. Excise tax applies to all vehicle purchases The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the boat and a $5 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a North Dakota boat bill of sale?▾
North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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: North Dakota DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-10-19