We Figure Out Your Boat Paperwork
So You Don't Have To

Every state has different forms, fees, and requirements. BoatForms analyzes your specific situation (your state, your boat, your transaction) and tells you exactly what to submit, how much to pay, and where to send it.

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What are you trying to do?

We'll determine exactly what forms, fees, and documents apply.

Tell us a bit more

This helps us figure out what applies to your situation.

Based on your answers

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Why BoatForms?

Which Form Do I Even Need?

New boat or used? In-state or out-of-state? Dealer or private sale? The answer changes everything: the forms, the documents, even whether you need notarization. BoatForms determines what applies to your exact situation.

How Much Do I Actually Owe?

Registration, title, excise tax, late penalties. The amount depends on your sale price, purchase date, and whether it's a family transfer. BoatForms calculates your exact total.

What Else Do I Need to Include?

A hull tracing? Previous state title? Notarized bill of sale? You won't know until your application gets rejected. BoatForms builds a personalized checklist based on your boat's history and your state's rules.

Built Around Your Situation

BoatForms doesn't just fill forms. It determines what applies to you, prevents common mistakes, and assembles everything you need to submit.

The Right Forms, Filled Correctly

We select the forms your state requires and fill every field based on your answers. 219 fields mapped, validated, and formatted.

Your Exact Fee Total

Based on your sale price, purchase date, and transaction type. Registration, title, excise tax, and late penalties calculated, not guessed.

Only What Applies to You

Human-powered vessel? No engine questions. No lien? No lien section. The wizard adapts to your situation so you only answer what matters.

Catch Mistakes Before They Cost You

See your completed PDF and verify every field before you submit. One wrong entry can mean a rejected application and starting over.

Works Everywhere

Use BoatForms on your phone, tablet, or computer. iOS, Android, and web.

Personalized Document Checklist

Out-of-state boat? Used from a private seller? Each scenario has different requirements. BoatForms tells you exactly what to include based on 14 distinct situations.

See What You Get

A real SC boat title transfer, completed in BoatForms.

Completed SC BTR-1 form page 1 showing buyer info, vessel details, and signatures Filled BTR-1 application Completed SC BTR-1 form page 2 showing bill of sale and registration details Bill of sale & registration BoatForms completion screen showing documents checklist, fees breakdown, and important notes Your submission checklist

Currently Available for South Carolina

Full support for South Carolina: the BTR-1 form, fee calculator, 14-scenario document checklist, submission addresses, and what you'll receive back from SCDNR. More states coming soon.

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Find Out Exactly What You Need

Answer a few questions about your boat and we'll determine your forms, fees, and documents.

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