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How to Fill Out a Largo Personal Watercraft Bill of Sale

Complete guide for filling out a personal watercraft bill of sale in Largo, Florida (Form HSMV 82050). Includes the exact Pinellas County Tax Collector – Largo location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.

Title Transfer Fee

$75.25

Sales Tax Rate

7.50%

Notarization

Not Required

Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Largo Personal Watercraft Bill of Sale

  1. 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 Pinellas County Tax Collector – Largo.

  2. 2

    Record Personal Watercraft 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. 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 Florida title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.

  4. 4

    Both parties sign and date

    Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Florida does not require notarization for a private vehicle sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the title are sufficient. Print at least two originals — one for each party.

  5. 5

    Submit to the Pinellas County Tax Collector – Largo

    Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 13025 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (727) 355-5000. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $75.25 and sales tax at 7.50%.

Largo Title & Registration Office

Office

Pinellas County Tax Collector – Largo

Address

13025 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773

Phone

(727) 355-5000

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Special requirements in Pinellas County:

  • Complete HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title) at the Pinellas County Tax Collector
  • Florida sales tax + county discretionary surtax paid at time of title transfer
  • Title must be transferred within 30 days of purchase
  • Odometer disclosure required on the title for vehicles under 10 years old

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 FL 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 — Personal Watercraft Bill of Sale in Largo

Where do I file a personal watercraft bill of sale in Largo?
File at the Pinellas County Tax Collector – Largo, located at 13025 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (727) 355-5000.
What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Largo?
The title transfer fee in Pinellas County is $75.25. Combined sales tax rate: 7.50%. Florida state rate 6% + Pinellas County discretionary surtax 1.5%
Does Largo, Florida require notarization for a personal watercraft bill of sale?
No. Florida does not require notarization for a private vehicle sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the title are sufficient.
What form do I use for a personal watercraft bill of sale in Florida?
Florida uses Form HSMV 82050 for personal watercraft title transfers. You can download it from the Pinellas County Tax Collector – Largo or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.

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