Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
Mount Pleasant, North Carolina Boat Bill of Sale for As-is sale — Download a Signed PDF
Download a ready-to-sign PDF bill of sale for your boat as-is sale in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina. Complete the form online and save the signed document instantly.
As-is sale — What You Need to Know
The vehicle is sold in its current condition with no warranty from the seller. The buyer accepts all risk of defects known or unknown at the time of sale.
Seller guidance
Include explicit "as-is" language in the bill of sale. Under UCC § 2-316(3)(a), writing "as-is" or "with all faults" in the contract effectively disclaims all implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability under UCC § 2-314. Still disclose known material defects — concealing known defects can constitute fraud even in an as-is sale.
Buyer guidance
An as-is sale gives you no recourse for undisclosed defects after closing. Order a pre-purchase inspection from a licensed mechanic before agreeing to price. Review any known issue list the seller provides and get it in writing.
Legal note (North Carolina-specific)
North Carolina allows private party as-is sales. NC General Statutes § 20-71.4 requires odometer disclosure on all title transfers. Emissions testing is required in 27 NC counties. The bill of sale should include as-is language, and the seller must still provide a valid title.
As-is sale checklist
- Include "sold as-is, with all faults" language conspicuously in the bill of sale
- Attach a written list of known defects signed by the seller
- Complete a pre-purchase inspection before finalizing price
- Confirm odometer reading is accurate and document it
- Buyer signs acknowledgment of as-is condition
- Complete odometer disclosure as required by NC Gen. Stat. § 20-71.4
- Determine if emissions testing applies in the buyer's county
Boat Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
0 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$5,000–$75,000
Odometer Disclosure
Not required
Safety checkpoints for boat buyers
- Verify Hull Identification Number (HIN) matches registration documents
- Check for delamination, blistering, or water intrusion in fiberglass hulls
- Inspect transom for softness or rot — the most expensive structural repair
- Test all bilge pumps, navigation lights, and required safety equipment
- Confirm USCG-required PFDs, throwable cushion, and visual distress signals are present
- Verify fire extinguisher is current and properly sized for vessel length
- Test carbon monoxide detector function on cabin boats
- Confirm kill-switch lanyard operation cuts engine immediately
Common recall categories
Fuel SystemElectricalSteeringHull IntegrityPropulsion
On average, each boat model has approximately 1.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Mount Pleasant As-is sale boat pdf — when to file
North Carolina requires title transfer within 28 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For as-is sale transactions specifically, file at North Carolina DMV – Mount Pleasant (Visit https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv to find the nearest Mount Pleasant office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Miss the 28-day window and North Carolina 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 Mount Pleasant bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $52.00 title transfer fee plus 3% sales tax on the purchase price.
PDF reminder. Whether you keep your pdf as a signed digital PDF, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at North Carolina DMV – Mount Pleasant; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.