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2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9853.5.

9853.5. Upon request, the department shall issue for any power-driven pleasure craft which is constructed of wood and which was constructed prior to December 31, 1942, a special plaque which identifies the craft as a vessel of historical interest. The provisions of this section shall apply to documented as well as undocumented vessels. The size, shape, and content of such plaque and its positioning on the vessel shall be determined by the department after consultation with the Department of Boating and Waterways; provided, that such plaque shall be of a durable material and shall be no smaller than six inches in height and six inches in width. A reasonable fee, as determined by the department, sufficient to support the administration of such program, shall be charged for issuance of the plaque. The plaque shall be valid for the life of the vessel.
(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 577, Sec. 1.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9853.7.

9853.7. (a) (1) When the retail seller of an undocumented sterndrive or inboard vessel, that contains a spark-ignition marine engine below 373 kW (500 hp) rated power output that was manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, or contains a spark-ignition marine engine with any rated power output that was manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, files for the purchaser of the vessel the initial application for a number for the vessel, the retail seller shall do both of the following:
(A) Certify on that application, by marking in indelible ink the affirmative checkoff boxes or line alternatives described in subdivision (a) of Section 9852.9, that the spark-ignition marine engine has a permanently affixed label indicating that the engine meets or exceeds the 2008 California emissions standards required by Section 2442 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. The retail seller shall make that certification only after examining the permanently affixed label for the engine and only if the label indicates compliance with Section 2442 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations.
(B) Submit with the application, the hang tag required by Section 2443.3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations for the engine, after including on the reserved white space of the hang tag, the engine family name, from the permanently affixed engine label, and the serial number of the engine.
(2) If the retail seller does not file for the purchaser of a vessel described in paragraph (1) the initial application for a number for the vessel, the applicant, upon filing an initial application for a number, shall submit the hang tag required by Section 2443.3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations for the engine. The hang tag shall contain the engine family name, from the permanently affixed engine label, and the serial number of the engine, as inserted by the retail seller of the vessel.
(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to a vessel originally purchased in another state by a resident of that state who subsequently establishes residence in this state and who provides satisfactory evidence to the department, or the department’s agent authorized pursuant to Section 9858, of the previous residence.
(c) The department, and the department’s agent authorized pursuant to Section 9858, shall not number a vessel subject to subdivision (a), unless the retail seller certifies on the initial application for a number filed for the purchaser of the vessel that the spark-ignition marine engine has the label described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) permanently affixed to the engine, or the applicant submits an application that is accompanied by the hang tag required by subdivision (a).
(d) For the purposes of this section, “spark-ignition marine engine” has the same meaning as that term is defined in paragraph (48) of subdivision (a) of Section 2441 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations.
(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 609, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008. Operative July 1, 2008, by Sec. 4 of Ch. 609.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9853.8.

9853.8. (a) This section applies only to a sterndrive or inboard vessel that contains a spark-ignition marine engine below 373 kW (500 hp) rated power output that was manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, or contains a spark-ignition marine engine with any rated power output that was manufactured on or after January 1, 2009.
(b) It is an infraction, punishable by a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), for a person to operate an undocumented vessel, requiring numbering by the state, that is not currently numbered by the state, and that does not comply with the emissions standards required by Section 2442 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations.
(c) As used in this section, “spark-ignition marine engine” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 9853.7.
(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 609, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008. Operative July 1, 2008, by Sec. 4 of Ch. 609.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9854.

9854. The owner of any vessel already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been issued to it pursuant to then operative federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state shall make application within 30 days after the 90-day reciprocity period provided for in Section 9873. Such application shall be in a manner and pursuant to the procedure required for the issuance of a number under Section 9853.
(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 618.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9855.

9855. If the ownership of an undocumented vessel changes, the existing certificate of ownership and a new application form accompanied by a fee of fifteen dollars ($15) shall be filed with the department and a new certificate of ownership and a new certificate of number shall be issued in the same manner as provided for in the initial issuance of number and the number shall be reassigned to the new owner.
(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 951, Sec. 3. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 951.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9856.

9856. (a) It is not required that the department issue, or that an application be made for a new certificate of ownership or a new certificate of number, or that the fee prescribed in Section 9855 be paid on transfer of an undocumented vessel to a dealer in the course of his business as is otherwise provided in this division, if both of the following conditions are satisfied:
(1) The vessel is held and operated by the dealer only for the purpose of resale in the course of his business.
(2) The dealer has been issued a sales permit by the Board of Equalization covering sale of such property.
(b) The certificate of ownership bearing the endorsement of the transferor to the dealer of a vessel registered pursuant to this section and the certificate of number thereof shall be retained by the dealer until a transfer of the vessel by him. During that time the certificates shall be subject to inspection by the department or other authorized agency. Upon transfer of the vessel by the dealer the certificate of ownership shall be endorsed by the dealer and transfer further accomplished as otherwise provided in this division.
(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 411, Sec. 3.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9857.

9857. If an agency of the United States government shall have in force an overall system of identification numbering for undocumented vessels within the United States, the numbering system employed pursuant to this chapter shall be in conformity therewith.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9858.

9858. The department may issue any certificate of ownership and certificate of number or temporary certificate of number directly or the department may authorize any person to act as agent for the issuance of a certificate of number or temporary certificate of number. If a person accepts such authorization, he may be assigned a block of numbers which upon issuance, in conformity with this chapter and with any rules and regulations of the department, shall be valid as if issued directly by the department. Registration of vessels pursuant to the provisions of this code shall be conducted by the department or by any agent authorized by the department to conduct such registration.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9858.5.

9858.5. Any licensed yacht and ship broker acting as an authorized agent of the department may collect use tax on a vessel transfer when applicable, and transmit the use tax and the registration application and applicable fees to the department, or may submit the registration application and applicable fees to the department for collection of any use tax due.
(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 665, Sec. 2.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9859.

9859. All money received by an agent from the sale of certificates of number or temporary certificates of number and use tax shall be kept separate and apart from any other funds of the agent, and shall at all times belong to the state.
In case of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, receivership, or bankruptcy, the state shall have a preferred claim against the assignee, receiver, or trustee for all moneys owing the state for the sale of certificates as provided in this code and any use tax, and shall not be estopped from asserting such claim by reason of the commingling of funds or otherwise.
(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 500, Sec. 61. (AB 1059) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9860.

9860. (a) Certificates of number shall be renewed before midnight of the expiration date by presentation of the certificate of number last issued for the vessel or by presentation of a potential registration card issued by the department.
(b) The fee for renewal shall be twenty dollars ($20) for each two-year period, and shall accompany the request for renewal.
(c) If the certificate of number and potential registration card are unavailable, the fee specified in Section 9867 shall not be paid.
(d) (1) The department shall collect, separate from the fee for renewal, a quagga and zebra mussel infestation prevention fee in an amount established by the Department of Boating and Waterways pursuant to Section 675 of the Harbors and Navigation Code.
(2) Failure to pay the fee described in this subdivision does not prohibit the department from issuing renewal registration of the vessel.
(3) (A) A vessel operator may be issued a citation for operating the vessel in nonmarine waters without a valid state-issued quagga and zebra mussel infestation prevention sticker.
(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a vessel that is exempt pursuant to Section 5211 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations shall not be cited pursuant to subparagraph (A).
(e) The department shall provide documentation of its administrative costs pursuant to this section to the Department of Boating and Waterways.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 831, Sec. 6. (AB 1150) Effective January 1, 2024.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9862.

9862. (a) If the initial application for a number is not received by the department on or before the date set by the department, a penalty of one-half of the fee shall be assessed. If a certificate of number is not renewed on or before midnight of the expiration date, a penalty of one-half of the fee shall be assessed.
(b)  If any person has received as the transferee of a vessel a properly endorsed certificate of ownership and certificate of number describing that vessel and the transfer fee has not been paid as required by this code within 30 days, a penalty of one-half of the transfer fee specified in Section 9855 shall be assessed.
(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1352, Sec. 14. Effective September 27, 1990. Applicable from July 1, 1990, pursuant to Sec. 21 of Ch. 1352.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9862.5.

9862.5. In computing any penalty imposed under this chapter, a fraction of a dollar shall be disregarded unless it equals or exceeds fifty cents ($0.50), in which case it shall be treated as one dollar ($1).
(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 825, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2002.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9863.

9863. (a) Except as required under subdivisions (b) and (c), and except moneys collected under Section 9875, fees received pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund and, notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, are continuously appropriated, without regard to fiscal years, for the administration of this chapter by the department. Funds in the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund derived pursuant to this chapter in excess of the amount determined by the Director of Finance, from time to time, to be necessary for expenditure for the administration of this chapter, notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, are continuously appropriated to the Department of Boating and Waterways, without regard to fiscal years, for expenditure in accordance with Section 663.7 of the Harbors and Navigation Code.
(b) Funds derived from imposition of the biennial registration fee under paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 9853, or under subdivision (b) of Section 9860, shall be distributed as follows:
(1) One-half shall be continuously appropriated pursuant to subdivision (a).
(2) One-half shall be allocated, upon appropriation, to the Department of Boating and Waterways for expenditure in support of programs under the department’s jurisdiction.
(c) Funds derived from the imposition of the quagga and zebra mussel prevention fee under subdivision (c) of Section 9853, or under subdivision (d) of Section 9860, shall be distributed as specified in Section 676 of the Harbors and Navigation Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 485, Sec. 5. (AB 2443) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9864.

9864. The owner shall furnish the department notice of the wrecking or dismantling, or the destruction or abandonment of an undocumented vessel within 15 days thereof. The wrecking, dismantling, destruction or abandonment shall terminate the certificate of ownership and certificate of number of such undocumented vessel which if in existence shall be surrendered to the department.
The department, upon receiving notice of the abandonment of an undocumented vessel, or upon an official determination that an undocumented vessel has been abandoned, may order the destruction of such vessel at the expiration of 30 days if an investigation by the department has disclosed that no owner, legal owner, or lienholder claims an interest in the vessel, or if those persons have waived their interest. Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny the legal rights, otherwise provided for by law, of any person claiming an interest in an abandoned vessel if that person notifies the department within the time specified therefor.
(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 298, Sec. 4.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9865.

9865. Any holder of a certificate of number shall notify the department within 15 days, if his address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate and shall, as part of such notification, furnish the department with his new address. The department may provide for the surrender of the certificate bearing the former address and its replacement with a certificate bearing the new address or for the alteration of an outstanding certificate to show the new address of the holder.
(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 759.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9866.

9866. No number other than the number issued to an undocumented vessel or granted reciprocity pursuant to this chapter shall be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the bow of such undocumented vessel.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9867.

9867. A fee of fifteen dollars ($15) shall be charged for a duplicate of certificate of number, certificate of ownership, or current year registration stickers.
(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 951, Sec. 4. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 951.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9867.5.

9867.5. Upon application for transfer of registration pursuant to Section 9917, a fee as specified in Section 9867 shall be paid to the department in addition to the regular transfer fee.
(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 497.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9868.

9868. Fees received pursuant to this chapter are appropriated for payment of refunds of money received or collected in the payment of fees, permits, or services whenever the fee, permit or service cannot lawfully be issued or rendered to the applicant, and in cases where the payment in whole or in part represents overpayment or payment in duplicate.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9869.

9869. The department shall transmit information from each initial application and each transfer application or renewal application to the county assessor in the county of residence of the owner of the vessel and to the county assessor in the county in which the vessel is principally kept if other than the county of residence of the owner, if such other county is known to the department. If an application shows that the owner of the vessel has changed his residence from one county to another county or shows that there has been a change in the county in which the vessel is principally kept, the department shall transmit information of the change to the assessor of the county in which the owner of the vessel formerly resided or to the assessor of the county in which the vessel formerly was principally kept. After the department receives a notice pursuant to Section 9864, the department shall transmit information of the destruction or abandonment to the assessor of the county in which the owner of the vessel resides and to the assessor of the county in which the vessel is or was principally kept, if other than the county of residence of the owner, if such other county was known to the department.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9870.

9870. A nonprofit public benefit corporation governed by the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law (Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code), which purposes relate to promoting the ability of boys and girls to do things for themselves, to train them in scoutcraft and camping, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues, shall not be required to pay the fees provided for in Sections 9853, 9855, and 9860.
(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 411, Sec. 6.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9871.

9871. Upon application for original registration or transfer of registration of an undocumented vessel, the department may assign an appropriate hull identification number to such vessel whenever there is no hull identification number thereon, or when a hull identification number thereon has been destroyed or obliterated; and such hull identification number shall be permanently marked in an integral part of the hull which is accessible for inspection.
(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 617, Sec. 2.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9871.5.

9871.5. Upon application for renewal of registration of an undocumented vessel, the applicant is required to furnish the hull identification number if the records of the department do not contain such number. If the vessel does not have a hull number, the department may assign an appropriate hull identification number.
(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 617, Sec. 3.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9872.

9872. No person shall intentionally deface, destroy, or alter the hull identification number of a vessel required to be numbered under this chapter without written authorization from the department; nor shall any person place or stamp any serial or other number or mark upon an undocumented vessel which might interfere with identification of the hull identification number. This does not prohibit the restoration by an owner of an original number or mark when the restoration is authorized by the department, nor prevent any manufacturer from placing, in the ordinary course of business, numbers or marks upon new vessels or new parts thereof.
(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 617, Sec. 4.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9872.5.

9872.5. No certificate of ownership shall be issued under this chapter for any “amphibious vehicle” for which a certificate of ownership may be issued by the department under other provisions of this code.
For the purposes of this section, an “amphibious vehicle” is a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn, both upon water and upon a highway on land.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1439.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9873.

9873. An undocumented vessel shall not be required to be numbered under this chapter if it is:
(a) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been issued to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state; provided, that such undocumented vessel shall be subject to the numbering requirements of this chapter if it has changed its state of principal use and has been within this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days.
(b) A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state.
(c) A public vessel of the United States, another state or subdivision thereof or municipality of such other state.
(d) A ship’s lifeboat.
(e) Any vessel belonging to a class of boats which has been exempted from numbering by the department after the department has found that the numbering of vessels of such class will not materially aid in their identification; and, if any agency of the federal government has a numbering system applicable to the class of vessels to which the vessel in question belongs, after the department has further found that the vessel would also be exempt from numbering if it were subject to the federal law. An undocumented vessel propelled solely by oars or paddles and an undocumented vessel eight feet or less propelled solely by sail are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 759.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9874.

9874. The department may suspend, cancel, or revoke the registration of a vessel, a certificate of number, sticker, certificate of ownership, or temporary certificate of number in any of the following cases:
(a) When the department is satisfied that the registration or the certificate of number, sticker, certificate of ownership, or temporary certificate of number was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued.
(b) When the department determines that the required fee has not been paid and the same is not paid upon reasonable notice and demand.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9875.

9875. Except as provided in Section 40000.8, any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the department adopted pursuant to this chapter is guilty of an infraction, punishable under Section 42001.
(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 922, Sec. 6.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 2 - Registration › Section 9880.

9880. (a) The department shall not renew the certificate of number of, or allow a transfer of any title to or interest in, a vessel if the county tax collector has notified the department pursuant to Section 3205 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, that taxes are delinquent upon the vessel, and the department shall not subsequently issue a certificate of number for, or a new certificate of ownership reflecting a transfer of title to or interest in, that vessel until the department receives a certificate of clearance from the county tax collector that the delinquent taxes have been paid on that vessel or until the county tax collector has provided notice to the department that the delinquency has been satisfied.
(b) The department shall record the notice of delinquent taxes on the vessel. If the department is notified by the county tax collector that the delinquency has been satisfied, the department shall, if all other requirements are satisfied, issue a certificate of number for, or a new certificate of ownership reflecting a transfer of title to or interest in, the vessel. The department shall assess a fee upon each county tax collector in an amount that is sufficient to reimburse the department for its actual costs of administering this section.
(c) Whenever a vessel subject to this section is transferred, or not renewed for 26 months, the department shall notify the county tax collector of that fact.
(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 546, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9900.

9900. No transfer of the title or any interest in or to an undocumented vessel numbered under this code shall pass, and any attempted transfer shall not be effective, until the parties thereto have paid any delinquent property taxes with respect to that vessel and fulfilled either of the following requirements:
(a) The transferor has made proper endorsement and delivery of the certificate of ownership to the transferee as provided in this code and the transferee has delivered to the department or has placed the certificates in the United States mail addressed to the department when and as required under this code with the proper transfer fee and thereby makes application for a new certificate of ownership and a new certificate of number.
(b) The transferor has delivered to the department or has placed in the United States mail addressed to the department the appropriate documents for the transfer of ownership of the vessel pursuant to the sale or transfer except as otherwise provided.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 940, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1995. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 6 of Ch. 940.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9901.

9901. Whenever any person has received as transferee a properly endorsed certificate of ownership, he or she shall, within 10 days thereafter, forward the certificates with the transfer fee specified in Section 9855 to the department, and thereby make application for a certificate of ownership and certificate of number.
(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 766, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1996.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9902.

9902. The department, upon receipt of a properly endorsed certificate of ownership and a new application form and the required fee, shall issue a new certificate of ownership and a new certificate of number in the same manner as provided for in the initial issuance of number and the number may be reassigned to the new owner, provided, however, in the case of a transfer of a part interest which does not affect the owner’s right to operate such undocumented vessel the transfer shall not terminate the certificate of number.
(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1268, Sec. 16.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9903.

9903. (a) Prior to the issuance of any certificate of ownership the department shall obtain a statement in writing, signed by the transferee or transferor, showing:
(1) The date of the sale or other transfer of ownership of the vessel.
(2) The name and address of the seller or transferor.
(3) The name and address of the buyer or transferee.
(4) The total consideration (valued in money) given for the sale or other transfer of the vessel, including any motor or other component part of the vessel included in the sale or other transfer.
(b) Upon the transfer of ownership of a vessel the department shall forward to the State Board of Equalization information from its records identifying the vessel together with the data required by subdivision (a). The information shall be transmitted as promptly as feasible and in such form and manner as shall be agreed between the department and the board.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9905.

9905. An owner who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of an undocumented vessel and has delivered possession of the vessel to a purchaser shall not by reason of any of the provisions of this code or the Harbors and Navigation Code be deemed the owner of the vessel so as to be subject to civil liability for the operation of the vessel thereafter by another when the owner, in addition to the foregoing, has fulfilled either of the following requirements:
(a)  Made proper endorsement and delivery of the certificate of ownership as provided in this code.
(b)  Delivered to the department or placed in the United States mail, addressed to the department, either the notice as provided in Sections 9911 and 9912 or appropriate documents for transfer of the vessel pursuant to the sale or transfer.
(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 13, Sec. 23. Effective February 13, 1991.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9906.

9906. A legal owner may assign his title or interest in or to an undocumented vessel numbered under this code to a person other than the owner without the consent of and without affecting the interest of the owner.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9907.

9907. Upon transfer of the title or any interest of the legal owner or legal owners in an undocumented vessel numbered under this code, the transferor shall write his signature, and the transferee shall write his signature and address, in the appropriate spaces provided upon the reverse side of the certificate of ownership issued for the vessel.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9908.

9908. Upon transfer of the title or interest or any part thereof of the registered owner only in an undocumented vessel numbered under this code, the registered owner shall write his signature and address and the transferee shall write his signature and address in the appropriate spaces provided on the reverse side of the certificate of ownership for the vessel, and the legal owner shall write his signature in the space provided for the new legal owner indicating that he is to retain his legal title and interest.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9909.

9909. When the required certificate of ownership is lost, stolen, damaged, or mutilated, application for transfer may be made upon a form provided by the department for a duplicate certificate of ownership. The transferor shall write his signature and address in the appropriate spaces provided upon the application and file the same together with the proper fees for duplicate certificate of ownership and transfer.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9910.

9910. It is unlawful for any person to fail or neglect to deliver the certificate of number and, when having possession, to properly endorse, date, and deliver the certificate of ownership to a transferee who is lawfully entitled to a transfer of ownership.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9911.

9911. Whenever the owner of an undocumented vessel numbered under this code sells or transfers his or her title or interest in, or any part thereof, and delivers the possession of, the vessel to another, the owner shall, within five calendar days, notify the department of the sale or transfer by giving the date thereof, the name and address of the owner and of the transferee and a description of the vessel as may be required in the appropriate form provided for the purpose by the department.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 427, Sec. 166. Effective January 1, 1993.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9912.

9912. Every dealer upon transferring by sale, lease or otherwise any undocumented vessel, whether new or used, required to be numbered under this code, shall, not later than the end of the next business day of the dealer, give written notice of the transfer to the department upon an appropriate form provided by it, but a dealer need not give the notice when selling or transferring a new unnumbered vessel to another dealer.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9913.

9913. When a security interest upon a numbered vessel is satisfied, canceled, or released by the parties thereto who are the registered owner and legal owner respectively of said vessel and thereafter within a period of 10 days a new security interest covering the vessel is executed between the same parties, no application for transfer of ownership by reason thereof shall be made, no new certificate of ownership or certificate of number shall be issued, and all provisions of this code relating to transfers of any title or interest in a vessel shall be deemed to have been fully complied with.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9914.

9914. The transferee of a security interest in the interest of a legal owner of a numbered vessel need not make application for a transfer of ownership when the security interest arises from a pledge of security agreement by the legal owner to the pledgee.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9915.

9915. (a) Whenever the title or interest of any owner or legal owner in or to a vessel numbered under this code passes to another otherwise than by a voluntary transfer, the new owner or legal owner may obtain a transfer of ownership upon application therefor and upon presentation of the last certificate of ownership and certificate of number issued for the vessel, if available, and any instruments or documents of authority or certified copies thereof as may be required by the department, or required by law, to evidence or effect a transfer of title or interest in or to chattels in such case.
(b) The department when satisfied of the genuineness and regularity of the transfer shall give notice by mail to the owner and legal owner of the vessel as shown by the records of the department and five days after the giving of the notice, if still satisfied of the genuineness and regularity of such transfer, shall transfer the ownership of the vessel accordingly and issue a new certificate of ownership and cerificate of number to the person or persons entitled thereto. Such notice shall not be required for an involuntary transfer when repossession involves a secured party.
(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 918.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9916.

9916. (a) If 40 days have elapsed since the death of an owner or legal owner of any vessel numbered under this division without the decedent leaving other property necessitating probate, and irrespective of the value of the vessel, the following person may secure a transfer of ownership of the title or interest of the decedent:
(1) The sole person or all of the persons who succeeded to the property of the decedent under Sections 6401 and 6402 of the Probate Code unless the vessel is, by will, otherwise bequeathed.
(2) The sole beneficiary or all of the beneficiaries who succeeded to the vessel under the will of the decedent where the vessel is, by will, so bequeathed.
(b) The person authorized by subdivision (a) may secure a transfer of ownership of the title or interest of the decedent upon presenting to the department all of the following:
(1) The appropriate certificate of ownership and certificate of number, if available.
(2) A certificate of the heir or beneficiary under penalty of perjury containing the following statements:
(A) The date and place of the decedent’s death.
(B) The decedent left no other property necessitating probate and no probate proceeding is now being or has been conducted in this state for the decedent’s estate.
(C) The declarant is entitled to the vessel either (i) as the sole person or all of the persons who succeeded to the property of the decedent under Sections 6401 and 6402 of the Probate Code if the decedent left no will or (ii) as the beneficiary or beneficiaries under the decedent’s last will if the decedent left a will, and no one has a right to the decedent’s vessel that is superior to that of the declarant.
(D) There are no unsecured creditors of the decedent or, if there are, the unsecured creditors of the decedent have been paid in full or their claims have been otherwise discharged.
(3) If required by the department, a certificate of the death of the decedent.
(4) If required by the department, the names and addresses of any other heirs or beneficiaries.
(c) If the department is presented with the documents specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (b), no liability shall be incurred by the department or any officer or employee of the department by reason of the transfer of registration of the vessel pursuant to this section. The department or officer or employee of the department may rely in good faith on the statements in the certificate specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) and has no duty to inquire into the truth of any statement in the certificate. The person who secures the transfer of the vessel pursuant to this section is subject to the provisions of Section 13109 to 13113, inclusive, of the Probate Code to the same extent as a person to whom transfer of property is made under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 13100) of Part 1 of Division 8 of the Probate Code.
(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 783, Sec. 27. Operative July 1, 1987, by Sec. 30 of Ch. 783.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9916.7.

9916.7. (a) If the department makes a transfer pursuant to Section 9916.5, the department is discharged from all liability, whether or not the transfer is consistent with the beneficial ownership of the vessel transferred.
(b) The protection provided by subdivision (a) does not extend to a transfer made after the department has been served with a court order restraining the transfer. No other notice or information shown to have been available to the department shall affect its right to the protection afforded by subdivision (a).
(c) The protection provided by this section has no bearing on the rights of parties in disputes between themselves or their successors concerning the beneficial ownership of the vessel.
(d) The protection provided by this section is in addition to, and not exclusive of, any other protection provided to the department by any other provision of law.
(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1055, Sec. 63. Operative January 1, 1993, by Sec. 64 of Ch. 1055.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9917.

9917. Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of ownership of a vessel to a new owner or legal owner and the applicant is unable to present the certificate of ownership issued for the vessel by reason of the same being lost or otherwise not available, the department may receive the application and examine into the circumstances of the case and may require the filing of affidavits or other information, and when the department is satisfied that the applicant is entitled to a transfer of ownership, the department may transfer the ownership of the vessel, and issue a new certificate of ownership, and certificate of number to the person or persons found to be entitled thereto.
(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1268, Sec. 18.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9918.

9918. If the application for a transfer is made in the manner provided in this code, the department shall not be required to withhold the transfer of any right, title or interest in or to a vessel if the application on its face appears to be genuine and regular and the department has received neither a request from any law enforcement agency that action on the application be deferred nor an order of a court of the United States or of the State of California restraining the transfer within two years prior thereto.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9919.

9919. No security interest in any vessel numbered under this code, irrespective of whether such number was effected prior or subsequent to the creation of such security interest, is perfected, until the secured party, or his successor or assignee, has deposited with the department a properly endorsed certificate of ownership to the vessel, subject to the security interest, showing the secured party as legal owner if the vessel is then numbered under this code; or if the vessel is not so numbered, the owner shall file an initial application for number as provided for in this code, and the certificate of ownership issued under said application shall contain the name and address of the legal owner.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9920.

9920. When the secured party, his successor or assignee, has deposited with the department a properly endorsed certificate of ownership showing the secured party as legal owner, or if the vessel is not numbered when the owner shall file an initial application for number as provided for in this code, and the certificate of ownership issued under said application shows said secured party as the legal owner, and said certificate of ownership is deposited with the department, the deposit constitutes perfection of the security interest.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9921.

9921. Upon the deposit with the department of the certificate of ownership showing the secured party as legal owner as provided in Section 9919 hereof, the department shall on its records show the secured party, his successor or assignee, as legal owner with respect to such vessel.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9923.

9923. In the absence of the regularly required supporting evidence of ownership upon application for registration or transfer of a vessel, the department may accept an undertaking or bond in the amount of the fair market value of the vessel at the time of the application, as determined by the department, which shall be conditioned to protect the department and all officers and employees thereof and any subsequent purchaser of the vessel, any person acquiring a lien or security interest thereon, or the successor in interest of such purchaser or person, against any loss or damage on account of any defect in or undisclosed claim upon the right, title, and interest of the applicant or other person in and to the vessel.
(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1428.)
2023 California Code › Vehicle Code - VEH › DIVISION 3.5 - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS › CHAPTER 3 - Transfer of Title or Interest in Undocumented Vessel › Section 9924.

9924. In the event the vessel is no longer registered in this state and the currently valid certificate of ownership is surrendered to the department or the vessel has been destroyed or lost, the bond or undertaking shall be returned and surrendered after three years.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 517, Sec. 389.)