Free Massachusetts Boat Bill of Sale Form (MEP Compliant 2026 PDF)

Q: Do boats have titles in Massachusetts?

Yes. Under M.G.L. c. 90B § 3, all motorboats 14 feet or greater in length designed for propulsion by machinery or sail must be titled through the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). Vessels under 14 feet are registered but not titled.

Q: Where do you register a boat in Massachusetts?

Boats in Massachusetts are registered with the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) Boat, ATV, and Snowmobile Registration Bureau, located at regional offices across the state. They are not registered through the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).

Q: What is Massachusetts DOR Form ST-6 for boat sales?

Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Form ST-6 is the Certificate of Payment of Sales or Use Tax for boats and recreational vehicles. Buyers must pay the 6.25% state sales tax via MassTaxConnect or submit Form ST-6 receipt before the Environmental Police will register or title the vessel.

Q: Does a Massachusetts boat bill of sale need to be notarized?

While not strictly required by statute when transferring a vessel with an original Massachusetts Certificate of Title, having the Bill of Sale notarized in Section G is strongly recommended by the Environmental Police for non-titled vessels, transfers from out-of-state jurisdictions, or when the title certificate is missing or damaged.

Q: Where do you register a boat trailer in Massachusetts?

Unlike the boat itself, boat trailers must be titled and registered through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (MassDOT RMV). The buyer must present this itemized Bill of Sale and an Application for Registration and Title (Form RMV-1) stamped by their insurance company.

FORM SBF-MA-BOAT Statutory Year: 2026

M.G.L. c. 90B §§ 2, 3 & c. 64H (6.25% Tax)

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Vessel, Watercraft, Outboard Motor & Trailer Transfer Statement

Compliant with Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) & M.G.L. c. 90B Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total purchase 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, and interest in and to the vessel, motor, and trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & COUNTY OF SALE

State:

Massachusetts County *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE VESSEL (HULL) DESCRIPTION

Year Built *

Make / Builder *

Model Name / Number *

Length (Feet & In) *

Hull Material *

Vessel Type *

MA Reg # (MS)

Hull ID # (HIN - 12 Chars) *

* Statutory Notice: Vessels 14 feet or greater propelled by machinery must be titled under M.G.L. c. 90B § 3 with the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

SECTION C: OUTBOARD MOTOR & BOAT TRAILER SPECS

Motor Make / Builder

Motor Year

Horsepower (HP)

Motor Serial Number

Trailer Make / Model

Trailer Year

Trailer VIN / Serial # (17 Digits)

Trailer Included: Yes No

* RMV Notice: Boat trailers must be registered & titled separately through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (MassDOT RMV).

SECTION D: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical Address Only

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City / Town *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

MA Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) For MEP & DOR Records

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City / Town *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION E: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION & ITEMIZED PRICE BREAKDOWN

Vessel Hull:

Outboard Motor:

Trailer:

TOTAL PRICE *:

Date of Sale *:

Payment: Cash Cashier's Check Personal Check Wire Gift/Trade

* Massachusetts Tax Notice: Itemized breakdown serves as the official basis for 6.25% sales tax calculation on DOR Form ST-6 under M.G.L. c. 64H.

SECTION F: MARINE "AS-IS" WARRANTY DISCLAIMER & AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP M.G.L. c. 106, § 2-316 • M.G.L. c. 268, § 1A

SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS: The Buyer agrees that this vessel, motor, and trailer (if applicable) are purchased in their present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. The Seller disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, seaworthiness, hull integrity, transom condition, engine compression, electrical/fuel systems, or navigation gear. Buyer acknowledges having hauled, surveyed, or inspected the property, or has knowingly waived this right. The Seller certifies under penalty of perjury under M.G.L. c. 268, § 1A that Seller is the lawful owner with full legal right to transfer clear title, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

SECTION G: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NOTARY JURAT

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must match title

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For MEP & RMV Filing

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF:

On this _____ day of ________________, 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification to be the person(s) whose name(s) are signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.

Notary Public Signature

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Massachusetts Notary Seal / Stamp Here Recommended for MEP Transfers

FORM SBF-MA-BOAT (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com M.G.L. c. 90B & DOR Form ST-6 Compliant • Present to Massachusetts Environmental Police PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Massachusetts 3-Step Boat Titling & Registration Guide

Follow Massachusetts statutory requirements to legally transfer, pay sales tax, and register your vessel with the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) and MassDOT RMV.

Execute Bill of Sale & Sign Title

Execute Form SBF-MA-BOAT with an itemized price breakdown (Hull, Motor, Trailer). Under M.G.L. c. 90B § 3, if the vessel is 14 feet or longer, the seller must properly assign the original Massachusetts Certificate of Title. For vessels under 14 feet, provide the prior registration card.

Pay 6.25% Sales Tax (DOR Form ST-6)

Under Massachusetts law (M.G.L. c. 64H), the buyer must pay the 6.25% Massachusetts Sales Tax online via MassTaxConnect or at a DOR office before registering. Print the official Form ST-6 receipt (Certificate of Payment of Sales or Use Tax) as proof of payment.

Register at MEP & RMV (Trailer)

Submit the signed Title, Bill of Sale, DOR Form ST-6 receipt, and pencil tracing of the HIN to a Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) Registration Bureau office for your MS numbers and decal. If a trailer was purchased, register and title it separately at a MassDOT RMV branch.

Statutory Summary

Massachusetts Marine Legal Requirements & Agency Jurisdictions

Category / Vessel Class	Governing Statute	Title Status	Agency & Registration Mandate
Motorboats ≥ 14 Feet	M.G.L. c. 90B § 3	Mandatory Title	Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP). Certificate of Title required.
Motorboats < 14 Feet	M.G.L. c. 90B § 2	Registration Only	Registered with MEP. Transferred with Bill of Sale and previous registration card.
Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis)	M.G.L. c. 90B § 1	Non-Titled (<14')	Must be registered with MEP regardless of length. Operators must follow safety certifications.
Boat Trailers	M.G.L. c. 90D § 1	MassDOT RMV Title	Regulated by MassDOT RMV, NOT the MEP. Requires stamped insurance form (RMV-1).
Boat Sales Tax (Form ST-6)	M.G.L. c. 64H § 2	6.25% State Tax	Paid through Massachusetts Department of Revenue (MassTaxConnect) prior to registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Massachusetts Boat Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do boats have titles in Massachusetts?

Where do you register a boat in Massachusetts?

What is Massachusetts DOR Form ST-6 for boat sales?

Does a Massachusetts boat bill of sale need to be notarized?

Where do you register a boat trailer in Massachusetts?