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Free Idaho Boat Bill of Sale

Idaho boats are registered through the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) — no boat title. Sales tax is a flat 6%.

Idaho Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 6% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Boat Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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Boats are sold with undisclosed liens far more often than cars. Our guide covers running a title search, decoding the HIN, separating boat and trailer titles, and what a Coast Guard document means for the transfer process. Read: Boat Bill of Sale: Complete Guide

Idaho Boat Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Primary ID Field
HIN (Hull ID Number)
Sales Tax
6%
Title Required
No
Idaho does NOT title boats — registration only through Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR). Motorized watercraft must be registered.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Idaho 6% sales tax applies to boat sales. Paid at registration.

Idaho Boat Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Record HIN, make, model, year, length, engine HP, sale price.
  2. Seller signs registration over to buyer.
  3. Buyer applies for new IDPR registration.
  4. Buyer pays 6% sales tax + registration fee.

Common Pitfalls

  • No Idaho boat title — registration is the ownership document.
  • Going to the county assessor or ITD instead of IDPR.
  • HIN must be recorded accurately.

Pro Tip

ID boat: IDPR registration (no title) + HIN + 6% flat sales tax.

Idaho Boat Bill of Sale — FAQs

Does Idaho title boats?
No. Idaho only registers boats through the Department of Parks and Recreation. There is no Idaho boat title.