Free Arizona Boat Bill of Sale
An Arizona boat sale is doubly free: no title exists (vessels are registration-only through the Game and Fish Department) and no sales tax applies to a private-party deal — the same TPT exemption that covers Arizona cars and motorcycles. That combination concentrates all the legal weight onto two documents: the seller's signed-over AZGFD registration and your bill of sale, which together form the entire ownership chain. Registration fees scale by boat length and class, paid to Game and Fish directly — the MVD has no role in the hull, though the trailer beneath it is pure MVD business with its own title and permanent-plate option.
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Arizona Boat Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
No sales tax on private-party boat sales (same as cars). AZGFD collects registration fees based on boat length/type.
Arizona Boat Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Verify HIN on transom.
- Complete bill of sale with HIN, length, year/make, motor serial, sale price.
- Trailer separate — trailer uses AZ MVD with 96-0236.
- Seller provides prior AZGFD registration and signs bill of sale.
- Buyer completes AZGFD registration online or at an AZGFD office.
- No sales tax (private sales exempt).
- AZGFD registration fees based on length: ~$20–$117/year.
Common Pitfalls
- Expecting an AZ boat title — there isn't one.
- Going to AZ MVD for boat — AZGFD handles all boat registration.
- Forgetting separate trailer title through MVD.
Pro Tip
AZ boats: no title, no sales tax, AZGFD (not MVD), annual length-based fee.