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. Proof of ownership. Title certificate, or for a non-title state, we will need the current registration. If you have just purchased the boat, we will need a notarized bill of sale from the previous owner as well as the current registration showing out of state registration number.
Identification is required for notarization of signatures.
Proof of sales tax having been paid. Sales tax is calculated on the purchase price less any trade in allowance. Decals expire on the owner's birth date unless the boat is registered under a business name each year. Fees may be paid with cash, money order or check drawn on a local bank. Top of Page Boat Trailer Registration Boat trailers are issued registrations based on the empty weight of the trailer.