Muskegon, Michigan
How to Fill Out a Muskegon Jet Ski Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a jet ski bill of sale in Muskegon, Michigan (Form TR-52). Includes the exact Secretary of State – Muskegon location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Muskegon Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the Secretary of State – Muskegon.
- 2
Record Jet Ski details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Michigan title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Michigan does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the Secretary of State – Muskegon
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: Visit https://www.michigan.gov/sos for the nearest Muskegon, MI office. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $15.00 and sales tax at 7.50%.
Muskegon Title & Registration Office
Office
Secretary of State – Muskegon
Address
Visit https://www.michigan.gov/sos for the nearest Muskegon, MI office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Muskegon County:
- Complete a title transfer at your local Michigan title office within the required timeframe
- Use tax applies to private party vehicle purchases
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the MI DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Jet Ski Bill of Sale in Muskegon
- Where do I file a jet ski bill of sale in Muskegon?
- File at the Secretary of State – Muskegon, located at Visit https://www.michigan.gov/sos for the nearest Muskegon, MI office. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Muskegon?
- The title transfer fee in Muskegon County is $15.00. Combined sales tax rate: 7.50%. Michigan state rate 6% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- Does Muskegon, Michigan require notarization for a jet ski bill of sale?
- No. Michigan does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
- What form do I use for a jet ski bill of sale in Michigan?
- Michigan uses Form TR-52 for jet ski title transfers. You can download it from the Secretary of State – Muskegon or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.