Vessel Registration

A generic term for the official entity in each state overseeing boating laws, licenses, and enfor...

A legal document proving ownership of a vessel, containing the boat’s hull identification number ...

The home port or city displayed on a documented vessel’s stern; helps identify vessel location or...

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...

Regulations dictating how states handle derelict or sunken boats; owners can face fines or lose t...

Illegal alteration or removal of a boat’s Hull Identification Number, often indicating theft or f...

Coverage protecting against losses (theft, damage, liability) while boating; some states require ...

Documentation (bill of sale, title, manufacturer’s certificate) establishing legal possession of ...

A national form of vessel registration from the Coast Guard for boats meeting certain tonnage req...

Another term for vessel registration documentation proving the boat’s official listing with the s...

The categorization of boats by length or type (e.g., Class A: less than 16 ft, Class 1: 16–26 ft)...

Preparing a vessel for off-season storage (e.g., draining water systems, adding antifreeze, prote...

The requirement in many states to register a boat trailer, separate from the vessel registration;...

A unique 12-character code assigned to each boat, much like a VIN for cars; used for identificati...