Vessel Registration
As an agent for The
Department of Environmental Protection, the Tax Collector isresponsible
for providing the necessary service and record keeping procedures
used in processing vessel titles and registrations. All motorized
vessels, commercial and private, must be registered, titled and
issued a decal before they can be used in Florida waters. The decal
must be affixed to the port side of the boat.
Vessel registrations expire at midnight of the owners
birthday.
Vessel registration fees are based on the length
of the boat.
Application with a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin
The selling dealer, for all new boats must complete
the manufacturer's statement of origin (MSO), when applicable. Proof
of sales tax paid or proof of exemption must be provided, or sales
tax must be collected.
Application with a Florida Title
To transfer a Florida title of a used boat to the
new owner, form #1 and form #2 on the title must be completed. If
the vessel is purchased through a dealer, the dealer reassignment
also must be completed. Sales tax will be collected if applicable.
Boat registration must be transferred at the time of title transfer.
Application with an Out-of-State Title or Registration
Many states do not require boats to be titled. Proof
of ownership on a used boat from a non-title state is the vessel
registration. A notarized bill of sale is required with the registration
to transfer ownership. If a title is available, it and Department
of Highway Safety Motor Vehicle (DHSMV) form 82040 (title application
form) must be completed for processing. Sales tax will be collected
if applicable.
Fees To Register Vessel (Pleasure Or Commerercial)
Class A-1 -- All vessels less than 12 feet in length, and
motorized canoes $ 8.25
Class A-2 -- 12 feet or more and less then 16 feet in length $ 15.25
Class 1 -- 16 feet or more and less then 26 feet in length $ 23.25
Class 2 -- 26 feet or more and less then 40 feet in length $ 55.25
Class 3 -- 40 feet or more and less then 65 feet in length $ 87.25
Class 4 -- 65 feet or more and less then 110 feet in length $ 103.25
Class 5 -- 110 feet or more in length $ 127.25
Dealer Classification $ 21.25
(The above fees include a $ 2.25 service fee and $ 0.50 FRVIS fee.)
NOTE: Some counties have elected to impose an additional county registration fee;
therefore, before remitting money by mail, you should contact the tax collector's
office in which you will be registering your vessel for the exact fee amount.
Commercial Fees
An additional $ 50 commercial vessel license fee is required of all
non-residents or aliens. A Saltwater Products License is required of all individuals
who sell saltwater products and/or use certain gear in Florida. The minimum cost of
a license is $ 50 for residents, $ 200 for non-residents and $ 300 for aliens.
Hull Identification Numbers
No person shall operate on the waters of this state a vessel,
unless the vessel displays the assigned hull identification number. A hull
identification number is unique to the vessel and allows its postive identification.
The hull identification number must be carved, burned, stamped, embossed or otherwise
permanently affixed to the outboard side of the transom or, if there is no trasom,
to the outermost starboard.
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