See full version: How to Register a Jon Boat Without a Title (In Every State)
If the person selling the boat has a title but can not find it the easiest, and often only, recourse is for the seller to apply for a duplicate title and then provide that to you. Most states will NOT allow you the buyer to apply for this replacement title. [links]
As stated earlier, each state has a specific agency that handles boat registration and titling. In some states this will be the Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicle, Treasurer’s Office or whatever agency issued similar documents for motor vehicles. In other states it will be the Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Agency or similar department that is also tasked with enforcing regulations related to boat operation.
Arizona
Game & Fish Department
azgfd.com
602-942-3000
While it is true that many obstacles encountered when attempting to register a jon boat without a title can be overcome they all cost you more than expected. This cost may be in the form of additional fees or it may be in terms of time needed to complete the process.
New York
Department of Motor Vehicles
dmv.ny.gov
518-486-9786 more
One almost universal requirement is that once a boat has been titled it must continue to be titled for the remainder of its existence. For example, if you purchase a 1991 jon boat from anywhere and it was titled, even voluntarily, and attempt to register it in a state that requires titling it will need to be titled again. This is true even if the state you are taking it to started registering boats after 1991 or only titles boats larger than the one you are purchasing.
A homemade trailer is a trailer built from parts a party bought or owned at the time of construction. To register a homemade trailer, a party will need to provide the year she built the trailer, a certified weight slip and a state-issued photo ID. If the trailer is 2,000 pounds or less, the computer will generate a TIN. The party should die cut or affix the number to the trailer.
To title a used trailer over 2,000 pounds, a party will need a notarized bill of sale and copy of the previous registration. If the registration is not available, the party must have the trailer weighed. Florida counties have weigh stations to facilitate this step. To title a new trailer, the dealer will provide a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO).
The dealer will also provide a sales tax statement showing the description of the trailer. This document will include the empty weight and payment of sales tax. A party needs a valid driver’s license or identification card, or a U.S. or foreign passport to notarize a signature. more
If a trailer is over 2,000 pounds, a party can make an appointment with the Florida Division of Motorist Services. After the department inspects the trailer, a compliance examiner will assign and affix a TIN. more
An owner has the option to register a boat trailer for one year at a time or two years at a time. A party who buys a new or used boat trailer has 30 days to title and register the trailer. During the 30-day period, the owner must carry proof of the date of purchase while he is using the trailer. A trailer’s registration expires at midnight on the owner’s birthday if owned by an individual, or midnight on June 30 if owned by a company. here
A party who wants to register a boat trailer in Florida can do so at a county tax collector or license plate office. Sometimes a party can register a boat trailer at another type of business or at a landfill office. These offices will issue a registration based on the empty weight of the trailer. A trailer over 2,000 pounds must be titled.
So, I bought this sweet little set-up recently to do some duck hunting and small water fishing:
The boat and motor was a really good deal, so selling the boat and buying one with a paper trail is definitely an option, but I was just trying to avoid that if possible. Thanks.
The problem is, the boat has never been registered before and the original owner only used it in small ponds so he didnt keep up with the paperwork from when he bought the boat 4 years ago. Is there any way to get this boat registered or am I SOL? more
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Boats exempt from Montana's titling and registration requirements include:
If you need to request a duplicate boat registration, please contact your local county treasurer's office for instructions.