Free Tasmania Boat Bill of Sale
Boat sales in Tasmania are administered by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST), which handles registration for all motorised vessels and vessels 5 metres or longer operating on Tasmanian waters. The transfer process requires both a MAST registration transfer and a Change of Ownership Notification, and stamp duty at $3 per $100 applies to the vessel value at the time of transfer.
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Tasmania Boat Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Stamp Duty / Tax Details
Stamp duty on private vessel transfers in Tasmania is $3 per $100 of market value. Assessed by the State Revenue Office on the higher of the sale price or market value.
Inspection / Roadworthy Requirements
No pre-sale marine inspection is required for private boat sales in Tasmania. Buyers may arrange a survey independently.
Tasmania Boat Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Record the vessel's HIN, make, model, year, length, engine type and horsepower, and agreed sale price on the bill of sale.
- Seller notifies MAST of the change of ownership promptly after the sale.
- Buyer completes MAST vessel registration transfer and pays stamp duty at $3 per $100 within 14 days.
- If the boat trailer is included, complete a separate Service Tasmania vehicle transfer for the trailer.
- Run a PPSR check to confirm no outstanding marine finance on the hull, engine, or trailer.
- Confirm the buyer holds a current MAST recreational boating licence for the vessel type and engine power.
- Both parties retain signed copies of the bill of sale.
Common Pitfalls
- Forgetting the trailer transfer: boat trailers are registered separately with Service Tasmania — many sellers complete the MAST vessel transfer but leave the trailer in their name.
- Not verifying the HIN matches the vessel: check the HIN physically on the transom before signing the bill of sale.
- Buying a vessel with outstanding outboard engine finance: outboard motors are frequently subject to PPSR security interests independent of the hull.
- Assuming MAST registration is equivalent across all Tasmanian waterways: certain protected waterways have additional restrictions — confirm the vessel's compliance with MAST.
Pro Tip
MAST is the single point of contact for all Tasmanian vessel transfers — its Hobart and Launceston offices handle most registrations. Coordinate the MAST transfer, the trailer Service Tasmania transfer, and the stamp duty payment in a single planning session to avoid multiple trips.