Pennsylvania Boat Bill of Sale Template

In Pennsylvania, most motor-powered vessels must be legally registered with the state governing authority. To legally register the boat, the registrant must prove ownership. This is typically done with a boat bill of sale that Pennsylvania authorities require.

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Pennsylvania Boat Bill of Sale Requirements
Pennsylvania Boat Bill of Sale Template

Pennsylvania Boat Bill of Sale Requirements

You will need to provide proof of your ownership of a vessel to sell it. If the boat was manufactured after January 1, 1993, you might use a certificate of origin from the dealer, manufacturer, or distributor. For vessels built prior to that date, or if the certificate of origin is unavailable, a boat bill of sale provided by the seller will suffice. It should contain the following information:

The sellers’ and buyers’ names and contact information
The location of the vessel
The date of sale
A description of the boat
The hull identification number if the boat was built after October 31, 1972, or another serial number for boats built before that date

After Purchasing a Vessel

For sellers:

You will need to complete and sign your section of Form REV-336, provided by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFC). If the last registered owner is deceased, the executor and/or administrator of the decedent can sign on his or her behalf and provide the buyer a copy of the original death certificate or Form PFBC-T8 signed by the funeral director or attending physician.
Provide proof of your ownership of the vessel. If the vessel was titled and registered in another state, you must provide a valid title document. If the title is unavailable, you may execute, under penalty of law, Form PFBC-734 (Affidavit of Purchase/Ownership), stating facts that support your claim of ownership.

For buyers:

You must complete your portion of Form REV-336 and forward the form to the PFC, Division of Licensing and Registration. If you cannot sign, a bill of sale provided by the seller is also permitted.
If the sale is private, you must receive proof of ownership from the seller, as indicated above.
You have the option of transferring registration from a previously owned boat to the current boat. This requires the completion and submission of Form PFBC R-4.