How the WA process works
The WA Department of Transport provides a recreational-vessel transfer form with buyer and seller sections. Its form states that the seller must forward the seller's copy within seven days of sale. Use the current form and retain evidence of submission.
Seller steps
Complete these steps before or at settlement and keep copies. If the vessel is registered elsewhere, use that jurisdiction's process.
- 01Check the registration number, HIN and vessel description.
- 02Complete the seller and purchaser details on the current WA transfer form.
- 03Submit the seller's copy within seven days as stated on the form and keep proof.
- 04Transfer a registered trailer separately.
What the buyer needs to complete
A clear seller file helps the buyer meet the relevant deadline without returning for missing signatures or identifiers.
- 01Receive the purchaser's transfer copy and supporting sale evidence.
- 02Complete the buyer requirements and lodge them through the current Department of Transport process.
- 03Retain the contract, receipt and registration-transfer record.
- 04Complete separate trailer requirements if applicable.
Boat sale document checklist
Prepare these records as applicable to the vessel and transaction.
- WA recreational-vessel registration certificate
- Completed boat transfer form
- HIN and vessel particulars
- Sale contract, receipt and inventory
- Trailer registration documents
- Finance discharge and PPSR evidence where relevant
Trailer, finance and settlement
A boat trailer has separate vehicle registration. Identify its VIN and registration and complete the required WA road-registration transaction.
The WA transfer form states that the seller must submit the seller's copy within seven days. Always download the latest form before signing.
Before handover, match the HIN and registration details, verify cleared funds, complete any lender payout and discharge, and record the inventory and keys delivered.
WA boat sale FAQs
How quickly must a WA seller submit the transfer?
The current WA Department of Transport form states that the seller's copy must be forwarded within seven days of sale.
Who completes the WA boat transfer form?
Both seller and buyer complete the relevant sections. Each should retain their transaction evidence and follow the current lodgement instructions.
Is a WA trailer included automatically?
No. Transfer the registered trailer separately through the road-registration process.
Forms, fees and service channels change. Use the government pages below at the time of sale. This guide is general educational information, not legal advice.