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Use this bill of sale when selling a personal watercraft in West Des Moines, Iowa. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Iowa DMV – West Des Moines
Address
Visit https://iowadot.gov/mvd to find the nearest West Des Moines 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
$25.00
Sales Tax Rate
5%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
5% one-time new registration fee instead of sales tax
Iowa does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
West Des Moines County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
West Des Moines is in West Des Moines County. Title transfers are handled by the Iowa DMV – West Des Moines at Visit https://iowadot.gov/mvd to find the nearest West Des Moines 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 5%. 5% one-time new registration fee instead of sales tax.
No. Iowa does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $25.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 5% is collected at the time of title transfer.