Template Fields
This blank jet ski bill of sale template for Iowa 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 jet ski 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 Iowa DMV within the required timeframe
Tip: Our online generator pre-fills Iowa-specific requirements so you don’t miss any required fields.
Out-of-state sale — What You Need to Know
The buyer and seller are in different states, or the vehicle is currently registered in a different state than where the buyer will register it. This can trigger additional inspections and title-reissuing requirements.
Seller guidance
You must title/register the transfer in the state whose rules govern the sale (typically the state where the transaction occurs). Provide the buyer with your state's standard bill of sale and a clean, signed title. Some states require you to obtain a VIN inspection before releasing a title to an out-of-state buyer.
Buyer guidance
You will need to re-title the vehicle in your home state after purchase. Bring the signed out-of-state title, the bill of sale, and any required inspection certificates to your local DMV. Many states require a state-certified VIN verification and an odometer disclosure statement to process an out-of-state title.
Legal note (Iowa-specific)
IA requires the out-of-state title to be surrendered at the county treasurer's office. IA charges 5% use tax on the purchase price if not paid.
Out-of-state sale checklist
- Confirm the original title is signed and notarized if required by the seller's state
- Obtain a state VIN verification form if required in the buyer's state
- Complete odometer disclosure on the title or a separate form (49 CFR Part 580)
- Gather emissions or safety inspection certificates if required in the buyer's state
- File for title transfer in the buyer's home state within the permitted timeframe
- Surrender out-of-state title at county treasurer
- Pay 5% use tax if not paid in state of purchase
- Transfer title within 30 days
Jet Ski Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
0 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$3,000–$18,000
Odometer Disclosure
Not required
Safety checkpoints for jet ski buyers
- Inspect hull for cracks, especially around the intake grate area
- Check impeller and wear ring for scoring and play
- Verify all drain plugs are present and seal properly
- Test electronic throttle response and reverse mechanism
- Confirm lanyard kill-switch cuts engine immediately when pulled
- Verify required PFD storage and fire extinguisher are present
- Test engine compartment ventilation blower (4-stroke models)
- Inspect handlebar pads, throttle/brake levers for crash damage
Common recall categories
Fuel SystemSteeringHull/DeckEngineElectrical
On average, each jet ski model has approximately 1.2 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Ames Out-of-state sale jet ski template — when to file
Iowa requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For out-of-state sale transactions specifically, file at Story County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle (900 6th St, Nevada, IA 50201) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Miss the 30-day window and Iowa 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 Ames bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $25.00 title transfer fee plus 5.00% 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 Story County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.