Top of Page Registering a Florida Boat Florida law requires all vessels to be titled and if motorized also registered. For a new boat this is the Manufactures Certificate of Origin completed by the selling dealer. For used boats, it is the Fl Title certificate. Form 1 and 2 on the back of the title must be completed as well as the dealer reassignment when applicable. Seller section does not have to be notarized.
Identification is required for notarization of signature.
Sales tax must be paid unless the transaction is exempt and then an exemption form will need to be completed by the purchaser. Transfers of title will also have applicable sales tax. Decals are based on the length of the boat. Top of Page Registering An Out of State Boat Florida law states that all vessels be titled and motorized vessels must be titled and registered. The following documents must be brought into our office to title and register an out of state boat.