How do I transfer title of my boat to new owner?

[carlylelk]

I have an offer on my boat, and don't know the person. With a cash deal, how do I go about making sure I'm covered and have the buyer comfortable that I'm not trying to fleece him? Are there "Boat closing companies"?

[Emmalina]

What did you do when you bought it ?
Or use this .....

[tbodine88]

Titling and Registering Boats, Vessels, and Outboard Motors

You have 60 days from the date of purchase to title your newly purchased boat, vessel, or outboard motor. If you do not title the boat, vessel, or outboard motor there is a title penalty of $10 on the 61st day after purchase. The penalty increases another $10 for every 30 days you are late with a maximum penalty of $30.

• An original (or copy) paid personal property tax receipt or a statement of non-assessment from your county of residence (or city of St. Louis) for the previous year must be presented when registering or renewing a boat or vessel registration.
• All motorized boats or vessels and any sailboats longer than 12 feet must be titled and registered. Click here for a list of boats and vessels that do NOT need to be titled and registered.
• Amphibious vehicles are considered boats or vessels.
• All outboard motors, except trolling motors and electric outboard motors, must be titled and registered.

When the boat or vessel is titled and registered, you will receive:

• "MO" number
• Decals
• Pocket card

When the outboard motor is titled and registered, you will receive a decal.


From :
Missouri Department of Revenue | Boat/Vessel/Outboard Motor Titling and Registration


In Antigua The owner wrote up a bill of sale, with that and $2000 EC I had a boat title and a corporation to own it since I couldn't myself. So feel lucky.

[carlylelk]

Originally Posted by Emmalina

What did you do when you bought it ?
Or use this .....

Thank you, that's helpful.
Duane