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Use this bill of sale when selling a personal watercraft in Apex, North Carolina. 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
North Carolina DMV – Apex
Address
Visit https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv to find the nearest Apex 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
$52.00
Sales Tax Rate
3%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
3% highway use tax (capped at $250 for private party sales)
North Carolina does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Apex County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Apex is in Apex County. Title transfers are handled by the North Carolina DMV – Apex at Visit https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv to find the nearest Apex 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 3%. 3% highway use tax (capped at $250 for private party sales).
No. North Carolina does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $52.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 3% is collected at the time of title transfer.