Official Boat Registration Forms
Verified government forms for every state we support
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Arkansas Watercraft Application
AR Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)
The registration and titling form for watercraft in Arkansas. Covers private sales, gifts, and transfers. Mail to DFA with payment; no sales tax on individual-to-individual sales.
Version: Rev 2025North Carolina
Vessel Registration & Title Application (VL-1)
NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)
The primary form for vessel registration and titling in North Carolina. Required for all motorized vessels and sailboats 14 feet and longer.
Version: Rev 11/2025Boat and Aircraft Use Tax Return (E-555)
NC Department of Revenue (NCDOR)
Sales and use tax form for boat purchases from a dealer or retailer in North Carolina. 3% of purchase price, capped at $1,500. Casual private-party sales and family gifts are exempt — no E-555 owed.
Version: Web 10-15South Carolina
Watercraft/Outboard Motor Application (BTR-1)
SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)
The primary form for all boat title and registration transactions in South Carolina. Covers new purchases, private sales, transfers, and out-of-state boats.
Version: Rev 09/22Note: These forms are provided as a convenience. Always verify with your state agency that you have the most current version. BoatForms checks for updates regularly and will update the hosted copies as new revisions are released.