Wondering how to register your boat? Asking Google, “How do you Title a boat in…?” Unsure of what your state’s requirements are for registering and titling boats? Boat History Report has put together a comprehensive guide for registering and titling boats in every state.
Each state has its own Q&A section which includes the following questions:
- Registration and Title Information
- Summary of boat registration and titling rules
- How do you register a boat in …?
- Where do you register your boat in …?
- What boats are required to be registered in …?
- What boats do not require registration in …?
- Are USCG documented boats required to be registered in …?
- How much does it cost to register a boat in …?
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat registration in …?
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat decal in …?
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat registration in …?
- Does … title boats?
- Where do you title your boat in …?
- What boats are required to be titled in …?
- What boats do not require a title in …?
- How much does it cost to title a boat in …?
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat title in …?
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat title in …?
- How much does it cost to record a lien on a boat in …?
- Does … require boat inspections?
- What is the sales tax rate for boats in …?
- What is the sales tax cap for boats in …?
- Does … have an annual tax on boats?
- Helpful Links for …:
Additionally, each state includes links to specific forms used for registering and titling your boat. In Florida for example, the following forms are available for download:
- Registration Application – Application for Certificate of Title with/without Registration
- Registration Application – Application To Register Non-titled Vessels
- Title Application – Application For Certificate Of Title With/without Registration
- Bill of Sale – Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel
- Power of Attorney – Power Of Attorney For A Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home Or Vessel
- E-Signature – Electronic Signature Agreement
- Duplicate Title – Application For Duplicate Or Lost In Transit/reassignment For A Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home Or Vessel Title Certificate
- Duplicate Registration – Application For Vessel Duplicate Registration, Replacement Decal And Change Of Classification
- Antique – Certification For An Antique Vessel Registration
- Misc – Vessel Statement Of Builder
- Misc – Affidavit To Correct Vessel Length Documentation
- Misc – Application For “confidential” Registration
- Misc – Motor Vehicle, Vessel And Mobile Home Records Request
- Misc – Certification Of Vessel Hull Identification Number
We’ve also created a section for US Coast Guard Documented Vessels which includes the following information:
- Helpful Links for United States Coast Guard:
- What is USCG vessel Documentation?
- What are the benefits of documenting my boat with the USCG?
- What types of boats can be documented?
- Are there different types of USCG Documentation?
- What are the requirements for US Coast Guard Documentation?
- What forms do I need to document my boat with the Coast Guard?
- How much does USCG documentation cost?
- Documents
- Misc – Application For Initial Issue, Exchange, Or Replacement Of Certificate Of Documentation; Redocumentation
- Misc – Additional Joint Venture or Association
- Misc – Additional Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member
- Misc – Additional Owners
- Misc – Additional Partnership
- Misc – Additional Trust Arrangement
- Misc – Additional Vessels
- Misc – Builders Certificate
- Misc – Renewal of Certificate of Documentation
- Misc – Bill of Sale
- Misc – Bill Of Sale By Government Entity Pursuant To Court Order Or Administrative Decree Of Forfeiture
- Misc – Application, Consent, And Approval For Withdrawal Of Application For Documentation Or Exchange Of Certificate Of Documentation
- Misc – Application For Simplified Measurement
- Misc – Optional Application For Filing (Mortgage)
- Misc – Credit Card Form
- Misc – Abstract of Title or Certified Copy of COD Request Form
- Misc – Declaration of Citizenship for Vessel Recordation Purposes
- Misc – Sample Satisfaction/Release of Mortgage
Simply go to https://boathistoryreport.com/services/boat_docs and click on your state to see the information specific for where you are trying to register and/or title your boat. Boat History Report also provides an overview table of vessel registration and documentation rules.
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