Free Idaho Boat Bill of Sale Form (IDPR & ITD Compliant PDF)

Q: Do boats have titles in Idaho?

Yes. Under Idaho Code § 49-504A, all motorboats manufactured in model year 2000 or newer and all non-motorized vessels over 12 feet in length must be titled through the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) at the local County Assessor Motor Vehicle office.

Q: Is a bill of sale required to register a boat in Idaho?

Yes. When purchasing a vessel from a private seller in Idaho, the County Assessor Motor Vehicle office mandates a completed Bill of Sale (Form ITD 3738 compliant) itemizing the boat, motor, and trailer values alongside the properly assigned Certificate of Title.

Q: What is the Idaho Invasive Species Sticker requirement?

Under Idaho Code § 67-7008A, any boat launched on Idaho public waters must carry an Idaho Invasive Species Fund sticker. Motorized vessels registered in Idaho have this fee included in their annual registration decal; non-motorized vessels and out-of-state vessels must purchase separate stickers prior to launch.

Q: How long does a seller have to report a boat sold in Idaho?

Under Idaho Code § 49-509, the seller MUST file Form ITD 3126 ('Notice of Release of Liability') with the ITD within strictly 5 calendar days of the sale to cancel legal liability for future accidents, abandoned vessel recoveries, or environmental containment costs.

Q: Where do you go in Idaho to title and register a boat?

In Idaho, both ITD vessel titling and IDPR boat registration are handled under one roof at your local County Assessor's Motor Vehicle Office. The buyer presents the assigned title, Bill of Sale, and pays the 6.0% state sales/use tax and registration decal fees.

FORM SBF-ID-BOAT Statutory Year: 2026

I.C. §§ 67-7008, 49-504A & Form ITD 3738

STATE OF IDAHO STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Vessel, Watercraft, Outboard Motor & Trailer Transfer Statement

Compliant with Idaho Parks & Recreation (IDPR) & ITD Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the vessel, outboard motor, and boat trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & LOCATION OF SALE

State:

Idaho County *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE VESSEL (HULL) DESCRIPTION

Year Built *

Make / Builder *

Model Name / Number *

Length (Ft/In) *

Hull Material *

Vessel Type *

Idaho Reg # (ID Prefix) *

Hull Identification Number (HIN - Exactly 12 Characters) *:

SECTION C: OUTBOARD MOTOR & BOAT TRAILER SPECS

1. Inboard / Outboard Marine Motor

Motor Make

Year

Motor Serial Number *

2. Boat Trailer Specifications Included in Sale

Trailer Make

Year

Weight

Trailer VIN / Serial # (ITD Title) *

SECTION D: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (TRANSFEROR & TRANSFEREE)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

ID Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION E: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION & ITEMIZED PRICE BREAKDOWN

Vessel (Hull) Price

Motor Price

Boat Trailer Price

Total Purchase Price (USD) *

Date of Sale *:

SECTION F: MARINE "AS-IS" WARRANTY DISCLAIMER & AFFIDAVIT

STATUTORY AS-IS DISCLAIMER (IDAHO CODE § 28-2-316): The vessel, marine motor, and trailer (if included) are bargained, sold, and conveyed strictly in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER LATENT OR PATENT. The Seller expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability, seaworthiness, hull structural integrity, or fitness for any particular marine purpose. Buyer acknowledges having conducted a thorough physical inspection and sea trial, or having knowingly waived the right to do so. Seller certifies under penalty of perjury (I.C. § 18-5402) that Seller is the lawful owner with clear legal title free from all maritime liens, encumbrances, or security interests.

SECTION G: SIGNATURES & NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Seller (Transferor) Signature

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

STATE OF IDAHO COUNTY OF:

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named above, known or proven through government-issued photo identification to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to this vessel bill of sale, and acknowledged executing the same for the purposes therein contained.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here ITD & IDPR Compliant

FORM SBF-ID-BOAT (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com I.C. §§ 67-7008, 49-504A • Idaho Parks & Recreation & ITD Form 3738 PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Idaho IDPR & ITD 3-Step Boat Transfer & Registration Guide

Follow Idaho statutory requirements under Idaho Code Title 49 and Title 67 to legally transfer boat title, register your motor, and secure mandatory state invasive species stickers.

Execute Title & Form SBF-ID-BOAT

The seller signs the title transfer on the original Idaho Certificate of Title (mandatory for model year 2000 or newer under I.C. § 49-504A). Both parties execute this Form SBF-ID-BOAT Bill of Sale itemizing hull, motor, and trailer prices.

Seller Files 5-Day Release of Liability

Under Idaho Code § 49-509, the seller MUST file Form ITD 3126 ("Notice of Release of Liability") with the ITD within strictly 5 calendar days to permanently cancel civil liability for future waterway accidents or abandoned vessel recovery fees.

County Assessor Registration & Sticker

Within 30 calendar days, the buyer visits the local County Assessor Motor Vehicle office to submit the title and Bill of Sale, pay the 6.0% state sales/use tax, and obtain annual IDPR registration decals with the mandatory Invasive Species Sticker.

Statutory Summary

Idaho Boat Transfer Legal Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Idaho Certificate of Title	I.C. § 49-504A	Mandatory (2000+)	Mandatory legal ownership document for all motorboats model year 2000 or newer and vessels over 12 ft.
Seller 5-Day Release of Liability	I.C. § 49-509	5-Day Deadline	Filing Form ITD 3126 within 5 days of sale extinguishes seller liability for vessel infractions and impounds.
Form SBF-ID-BOAT Bill of Sale	I.C. § 67-7008	Essential	Itemizes vessel, motor, and trailer values for 6.0% tax assessment and establishes legal As-Is warranty waiver.
Invasive Species Sticker (Fund)	I.C. § 67-7008A	Mandatory	Required on all watercraft launched in Idaho waters to fund aquatic invasive quagga/zebra mussel prevention.
Idaho Sales / Use Tax (6.0%)	I.C. § 63-3621	Mandatory (Buyer)	6.0% state tax assessed on the gross vessel purchase price, payable to the local County Assessor.