Template Fields
This blank yacht 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 yacht 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.
Odometer exempt — What You Need to Know
The vehicle is exempt from federal odometer disclosure requirements, typically because it is 10 or more model years old or has a registered gross weight over 16,000 lbs.
Seller guidance
Under 49 CFR § 580.17, vehicles that are 10 or more model years old are exempt from federal odometer disclosure. You still must not knowingly falsify mileage. Even if federally exempt, some states have their own mileage disclosure requirements — document the known odometer reading in the bill of sale regardless.
Buyer guidance
While the seller may not be legally required to provide a federal odometer statement, you should still request the actual mileage and note it in the bill of sale. High-mileage vehicles command lower prices, so confirming the reading protects you from misrepresentation claims later.
Legal note
49 CFR § 580.17 exempts vehicles 10 or more model years old from the odometer disclosure requirement of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (49 U.S.C. § 32705). Gross-weight exemption applies to vehicles with a GVWR exceeding 16,000 lbs. Despite the federal exemption, knowingly falsifying mileage on any document is still fraud under 49 U.S.C. § 32709.
Odometer exempt checklist
- Confirm the vehicle qualifies for the federal exemption (10+ model years old or GVWR >16,000 lbs)
- Check your state's mileage disclosure rules — some exceed the federal minimum
- Record the actual known mileage in the bill of sale voluntarily
- Note on the bill of sale that odometer disclosure is exempt under 49 CFR § 580.17
- Retain a copy of the bill of sale showing the exempt-disclosure notation
Yacht Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
0 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$50,000–$500,000+
Odometer Disclosure
Not required
Safety checkpoints for yacht buyers
- Require a professional marine survey before purchase — standard practice for vessels over 26 ft
- Inspect engine hours, service records, and oil analysis reports
- Check hull condition with moisture meter and visual inspection below waterline
- Verify USCG documentation or state registration status
- Confirm life-raft service is current and EPIRB is registered/within battery date
- Verify USCG-required PFDs for max passenger count plus throwables and signals
- Test bilge alarm system and high-water sensors in each compartment
- Inspect fire-suppression system in engine room (FE-241 or equivalent)
Common recall categories
Fuel SystemElectricalEngineSteeringHull Integrity
On average, each yacht model has approximately 1 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Arizona Tax & Fee Summary
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
Visit the official Arizona DMV website
Local Requirements — Fountain Hills County
DMV / Title Office
Arizona MVD – Fountain Hills
Address
Visit https://azdot.gov/mvd for the nearest Fountain Hills, AZ office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
https://azdot.gov/mvd
Transfer Fees & Taxes — Fountain Hills
Base Registration Fee
$8.00
Arizona state rate 5.6% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
Notarization: NOT REQUIRED
Arizona does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Fountain Hills Transfer Checklist
- Complete a title transfer at your local Arizona title office within the required timeframe
- Private party sales pay a flat $20 vehicle license transfer fee instead of sales tax
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
County Information — Fountain Hills County
County Clerk / Recorder
Fountain Hills County Recorder
Phone
See county website for contact information
Private party vehicle sales in Fountain Hills County may be exempt from sales tax — verify with the county clerk before completing your transaction.
Fountain Hills Odometer exempt yacht template — when to file
Arizona requires title transfer within 15 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For odometer exempt transactions specifically, file at Arizona MVD – Fountain Hills (Visit https://azdot.gov/mvd for the nearest Fountain Hills, AZ office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. 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 Fountain Hills bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $4.00 title transfer fee plus 7.10% 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 MVD – Fountain Hills; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.