Free Arizona Boat Bill of Sale
Arizona does not title boats and exempts private sales from sales tax. All vessels register through Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) — completely separate from the MVD. Registration fees are based on boat length and class, paid to AZGFD directly.
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Arizona Boat Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary ID Field
HIN (Hull ID Number)
Sales Tax
Exempt
Title Required
No
Arizona does NOT title boats — all vessels are registered only (no title). AZGFD manages vessel registration, not MVD.
Inspection
Not required
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.
Arizona Boat Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does Arizona title boats?
No. Arizona is one of the few states that doesn't title vessels — all boats are registered only, through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). Ownership tracks via registration and bill of sale. A detailed bill of sale is essential.
Are private-party boat sales taxed in Arizona?
No — Arizona's private-sale sales tax exemption applies to boats as well as cars. AZGFD collects annual registration fees based on length, but no sales tax.
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