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Use this bill of sale when selling a personal watercraft in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.
DMV / Title Office
Florida DMV – Fort Lauderdale
Address
Visit https://www.flhsmv.gov to find the nearest Fort Lauderdale office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$75.00
Sales Tax Rate
6%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
6% state plus county discretionary surtax (0.5–1.5%)
Florida does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Fort Lauderdale County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Fort Lauderdale is in Fort Lauderdale County. Title transfers are handled by the Florida DMV – Fort Lauderdale at Visit https://www.flhsmv.gov to find the nearest Fort Lauderdale office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 6%. 6% state plus county discretionary surtax (0.5–1.5%).
No. Florida does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $75.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 6% is collected at the time of title transfer.