Des Arc, Arizona

Des Arc, Arizona Boat Bill of Sale for Salvage title — Get a Blank Template

Download a blank boat bill of sale template for a salvage title in Des Arc, Arizona. Print it out and fill in the details by hand.

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Template Fields

This blank boat bill of sale template for Arizona contains the following sections:

Seller Info

Name, address, phone, email

Buyer Info

Name, address, phone, email

Vehicle Details

Year, make, model, color, body

VIN & Odometer

17-digit VIN, current mileage

Sale Terms

Price, payment method, date

Disclosures

As-is status, known defects

Signatures

Buyer/seller lines with date

Notarization

Notary block if state requires

How to Fill Out This Template

1Print the blank template on US Letter paper
2Enter the boat details exactly as they appear on the title
3Record the odometer reading at the time of sale
4Agree on the sale price and fill in the payment terms
5Both parties sign and date in the presence of each other
6File the completed form with your local Arizona DMV within the required timeframe

Tip: Our online generator pre-fills Arizona-specific requirements so you don’t miss any required fields.

Salvage title — What You Need to Know

The vehicle has been declared a total loss by an insurance company and carries a salvage title brand. Salvage vehicles cannot be legally driven until they pass a rebuilt/salvage inspection in most states.

Seller guidance

You must disclose the salvage title status in writing. The bill of sale should state "salvage title" prominently. Some states require a separate salvage disclosure form. Do not represent a salvage vehicle as a rebuilt title unless it has passed the required state inspection and been formally re-branded.

Buyer guidance

A salvage title vehicle cannot be registered for road use in any state until it passes a state-mandated rebuilt inspection. Lenders rarely finance salvage title vehicles, and insuring them for full value is difficult. Even after a salvage vehicle is re-branded as "rebuilt," it will always carry diminished resale value.

Legal note (Arizona-specific)

Arizona law A.R.S. § 28-2091 requires any seller of a salvage-titled vehicle to clearly and conspicuously disclose in writing or by electronic means to the buyer before completion of the sale that the vehicle is a salvage vehicle and has a salvage certificate of title. Failure is a class 2 misdemeanor. A salvage vehicle cannot be registered for road use until it receives a Restored Salvage title. To obtain a Restored Salvage certificate, the owner must: (1) complete a title application (Form 96-0236), (2) schedule and pass a Level III inspection ($50 fee) at an ADOT ECD location by appointment — which verifies the front-end assembly, engine, transmission, and rear-end assembly and confirms the vehicle is equipped for highway use — (3) obtain an emissions compliance certificate if required, (4) surrender the salvage title, and (5) pay a $4 title fee.

Salvage title checklist

Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale
Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history
Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations
Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete
Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage
Seller: disclose salvage status 'clearly and conspicuously in writing or by electronic means' before completing the sale — required by A.R.S. § 28-2091 (class 2 misdemeanor for non-disclosure)
Run a title brand check at AZMVDNow.gov Title Viewer to confirm the salvage brand and any additional brands before purchase
To restore a salvage vehicle for road use, schedule a Level III inspection by appointment through azmvdnow.gov — inspection fee is $50
After passing Level III, submit Form 96-0236, the salvage title, and an emissions certificate (if applicable) and pay the $4 title fee to receive the Restored Salvage title

Boat Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

0 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$5,000–$75,000

Odometer Disclosure

Not required

Safety checkpoints for boat buyers

Verify Hull Identification Number (HIN) matches registration documents
Check for delamination, blistering, or water intrusion in fiberglass hulls
Inspect transom for softness or rot — the most expensive structural repair
Test all bilge pumps, navigation lights, and required safety equipment
Confirm USCG-required PFDs, throwable cushion, and visual distress signals are present
Verify fire extinguisher is current and properly sized for vessel length
Test carbon monoxide detector function on cabin boats
Confirm kill-switch lanyard operation cuts engine immediately

Common recall categories

Fuel SystemElectricalSteeringHull IntegrityPropulsion

On average, each boat model has approximately 1.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.

Arizona Tax & Fee Summary

State Sales Tax Rate

5.6%

Title Transfer Fee

Private Party Exempt

Yes

Dealer sales: 5.6% + county. Private sales: flat $20 VLT instead

Private party sales pay a flat $20 vehicle license transfer fee instead of sales tax

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Des Arc Salvage title boat template — when to file

Arizona requires title transfer within 15 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For salvage title transactions specifically, file at Arizona DMV – Des Arc (Visit https://azdot.gov/mvd to find the nearest Des Arc office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Miss the 15-day window and Arizona typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Des Arc bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $4.00 title transfer fee plus 5.6% sales tax on the purchase price.

Template reminder. Whether you keep your template as a blank template you fill in by hand, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Arizona DMV – Des Arc; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.

Frequently asked questions

What salvage title documents do I need for a boat sale in Des Arc, Arizona?

For a salvage title boat transaction in Des Arc, you need: Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale; Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history; Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations; Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete; Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage; Seller: disclose salvage status 'clearly and conspicuously in writing or by electronic means' before completing the sale — required by A.R.S. § 28-2091 (class 2 misdemeanor for non-disclosure); Run a title brand check at AZMVDNow.gov Title Viewer to confirm the salvage brand and any additional brands before purchase; To restore a salvage vehicle for road use, schedule a Level III inspection by appointment through azmvdnow.gov — inspection fee is $50; After passing Level III, submit Form 96-0236, the salvage title, and an emissions certificate (if applicable) and pay the $4 title fee to receive the Restored Salvage title.

What is the sales tax on a boat private sale in Des Arc, Arizona?

The Arizona state sales tax rate is 5.6%. Dealer sales: 5.6% + county. Private sales: flat $20 VLT instead. Private party sales pay a flat $20 vehicle license transfer fee instead of sales tax

Do I need to notarize a boat bill of sale in Arizona?

Check with your local Arizona DMV office for notarization requirements. Requirements can vary by county.

What are common recalls for a boat?

Common recall categories for boats include: Fuel System, Electrical, Steering, Hull Integrity, Propulsion. On average, each boat model has approximately 1.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.