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Boat Title Transfer

Owning a boat should be about open waters, not paperwork hassles. However, a boat title transfer in Texas is essential to secure your ownership and avoid future headaches.

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What is a Boat Title Transfer?

Mistakes or delays could mean fines or even legal trouble. That is where Swift Auto Title handles the process swiftly and accurately so you can set sail with confidence and worry-free.
What You’ll Need for

Boat Title Transfer?

To complete a boat title transfer in Texas, you’ll need the following:
1
Original boat title

(signed by the seller)

2
Bill of Sale

(proof of purchase)

3
Application for Texas Boat Title

(TPWD Form PWD 143)

4
Government-issued ID

(buyer and seller)

5
Hull Identification Number (HIN) inspection

(if required)

6
Payment for title transfer fees

Payment required at the time of transfer.

Disclaimer
The list of documents may vary from case to case basis.

How It Works

Step 1
Verify Boat & Ownership Details

Confirm the Hull Identification Number (HIN) matches the title  

Check for outstanding liens (ensure the boat has no unpaid debts)  

Step 2
Complete the Transfer Forms 

Seller fills out the title transfer section (buyer’s name, address, date, and signature)  

Buyer completes Form 130-U (Texas Title & Registration application)  

Seller removes registration decals.  

Step 3
Pay the Fees  

Title transfer for a boat in Texas starts at only $180. Additional fees apply for registration & taxes.

Step 4
Submit Documents

Visit the County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office or TPWD office.  

File all paperwork to finalize the Texas boat title transfer.

Step 4
Submit Documents

Visit the County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office or TPWD office.  

File all paperwork to finalize the Texas boat title transfer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some things we’re commonly asked

The seller must have a properly signed Texas boat title. The buyer must provide a valid government-issued photo ID and complete the necessary paperwork, including the Application for Texas Certificate of Title (Form 143-138) and bill of sale.

No, a lost title must be replaced before ownership is transferred. The seller should apply for a duplicate title with TPWD before proceeding with the transfer.

A boat with an outstanding lien cannot be transferred until the lienholder provides a properly executed lien release.

No, TPWD checks for stolen boat reports. If a boat has been reported stolen, the transfer will be denied.
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