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Use this bill of sale when selling a yacht in Dallas, Texas. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Dallas County Tax Office – Main Branch
Address
1201 Elm St, Suite 1250, Dallas, TX 75270
Phone
(214) 653-7811
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$28.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.25%
Base Registration Fee
$51.75
Texas state rate 6.25% + Dallas County/City local rate 2.00%
Texas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Dallas County Clerk
Phone
(214) 653-7099
The most common yacht makes in private-party sales are Sea Ray, Beneteau, Boston Whaler, Grady-White, Viking. Average private-party yacht prices range from $50,000–$500,000+. Yachts average 1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Engine.
Before completing a yacht bill of sale in Texas, verify these safety items:
Yacht insurance is 1–2% of hull value annually. Agreed-value policies are standard. Navigation limits and crew requirements affect premiums. Yachts depreciate 10–15% per year for the first 5 years. Well-maintained vessels from premium builders hold value best. Peak season for private yacht sales is fall/winter boat shows drive buyer interest for spring delivery, with an average of 90 days on market.
Yachts are classified as "USCG-documented vessel (over 5 net tons) or state-registered vessel" for registration purposes. Yachts are classified by length overall (LOA), not weight. Vessels over 65 ft may require a licensed captain. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to yachts.
Dallas residents completing a yacht bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Texas state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.25%, flat 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax statewide. The most popular yacht makes in Texas include Sea Ray, Beneteau, Boston Whaler.
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Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
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Source: NHTSA
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About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
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Dallas is in Dallas County. Title transfers are handled by the Dallas County Tax Office – Main Branch at 1201 Elm St, Suite 1250, Dallas, TX 75270. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (214) 653-7811.
The combined rate is 8.25%. Texas state rate 6.25% + Dallas County/City local rate 2.00%.
No. Texas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $28.00. Base registration fee: $51.75. Sales tax at 8.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.