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Kansas Boat Bill of Sale
The Kansas boat bill of sale is a legal document that records the transaction involving the transfer of ownership of a boat or vessel in Kansas. It details the agreed-upon purchase price, the parties involved, a description of the boat, and other relevant information. It’s required when the new owner (the buyer) wants to register the vessel in their name and should be presented to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism to complete the transfer process. Of course, it must be signed by the buyers and sellers before it’s considered valid.

Boat registration in Kansas

Whether it’s a motorized or sail-powered boat, it must be duly registered in the state of Kansas under the auspices of the KDWPT. If the owner of the boat does not live in Kansas then they can operate without registration for a period of sixty days. If they exceed sixty consecutive days then the vessel must be registered. 

The registration is valid for a period of three years. It expires in the third year on the date it was first registered. For renewals, boat owners can access the online platform to renew their registration, by phone, mail, or in-person if they choose to do so. Sellers also have the burden of notifying KDWPT within fifteen days of selling their boat. 

Required forms for boat registration in Kansas

  • A duly completed boat bill of sale

  • A duly completed application for a certificate of number Kansas boating act 

  • A receipt of sales tax or, if applicable, Form ST-8B Tax Exempt Form (this applies to boats brought from a dealership

  • An image or a tracing of the hull identification number (HIN) - applies to vessels that were manufactured after 1972

  • A driver’s license that’s valid in Kansas. If unavailable then government-issued ID to prove the identity. 

  • The required registration fees.