Free Maryland Boat Bill of Sale
Maryland titles vessels through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), not MVA. The vessel tax is 5% (lower than the 6% vehicle rate), capped at $15,700 per vessel. Boats also don't need the expensive one-time safety inspection that cars require.
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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 →
Maryland Boat Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary ID Field
HIN (Hull ID Number)
Sales Tax
5%
Title Required
Yes
MD DNR titles all vessels with motors and all sailboats.
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
Maryland charges a 5.0% Vessel Excise Tax (lower than the 6% vehicle tax) capped at $15,700 per vessel. Paid to MD DNR.
Maryland 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 — uses MVA + VR-005 + 6% Excise.
- Seller signs MD DNR vessel title over.
- Buyer completes Form B-119 at MD DNR office.
- Buyer pays 5% Vessel Excise (capped at $15,700) to MD DNR.
Common Pitfalls
- Going to MVA — boats go through DNR.
- Paying 6% rate — boats are 5%, capped.
Pro Tip
MD boats: DNR + B-119 + 5% tax capped at $15,700 + no one-time safety inspection.
Maryland Boat Bill of Sale — FAQs
What is the MD boat tax cap?
Maryland caps the Vessel Excise Tax at $15,700 per vessel. The rate is 5% (lower than the 6% vehicle Excise Tax), and the cap applies to vessels over $314,000 in value.
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