Have been reading posts about registering after 90 days of cruising in Florida. Just got off the phone with Florida DMV and was told that no requirement necessary up to 6 months visit. Anything past 6 months visit requires registration. Any first hand information about this would be appreciate. Frank
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It's a hit and miss endeavor. Mostly miss.
The Florida Marine Patrol will sporadicaly walk the marinas checking for registrations on boats. I gather they are mostly checking to insure that the stickers are current irrespective of the state. If a particular boat gathers their attention they may check at the office. For a while Michigan was the state with the most registered boats but I could swear that half of them must be docked in Florida.
The Florida Marine Patrol will sporadicaly walk the marinas checking for registrations on boats. I gather they are mostly checking to insure that the stickers are current irrespective of the state. If a particular boat gathers their attention they may check at the office. For a while Michigan was the state with the most registered boats but I could swear that half of them must be docked in Florida.
From the FWC Web Site
Vessel Registration / Titling What vessels have to be TITLED? Each vessel that is operated on the waters of the state must be titled, unless it is: (a) A vessel used exclusively on private lakes and ponds. (b) A vessel owned by the United States Government. (c) A non-motor-powered vessel less than 16 feet in length. (Trolling motors are considered motors under this rule.) (d) A federally documented vessel. (e) A vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which was awarded to it pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state or by the United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system, if the vessel is not located in this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days. (f) A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state for a period that is not in excess of 90 days. (g) An amphibious vessel for which a vehicle title is issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. (h) A vessel used solely for demonstration, testing, or sales promotional purposes by the manufacturer or dealer. (i) A vessel owned and operated by the state or a political subdivision thereof. Top What vessels have to be REGISTERED? Registration is an annual tax on the operation of a vessel on the waters of this state. Upon paying the registration fee, the vessel will receive a certificate of registration (your sea-going tax receipt) that must be available for inspection onboard the vessel and a decal showing the year for which the registration fee has been paid. ALL VESSELS used on the waters of the state must be registered, either commercial or recreational, except as follows: (a) A vessel used exclusively on private lakes and ponds. (b) A vessel owned by the United States Government. (c) A vessel used exclusively as a ship's lifeboat. (d) A non-motor-powered vessel. If you paid a registration fee to another state or territory (Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, etc.), then you may temporarily operate your vessel in Florida without paying a second time. Military personnel, on active duty, need not register their vessel in Florida until their home state registration expires. All other persons must pay the Florida registration fee before operating in excess of 90 days. How do I register my vessel? The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles registers and titles vessels in Florida. Click here to link to DHSMV or to renew by phone call 1-866-GO-RENEW or 1-866-467-3639 or you may register your vessel at any tax collectors office.
Vessel Registration / Titling What vessels have to be TITLED? Each vessel that is operated on the waters of the state must be titled, unless it is: (a) A vessel used exclusively on private lakes and ponds. (b) A vessel owned by the United States Government. (c) A non-motor-powered vessel less than 16 feet in length. (Trolling motors are considered motors under this rule.) (d) A federally documented vessel. (e) A vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which was awarded to it pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state or by the United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system, if the vessel is not located in this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days. (f) A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state for a period that is not in excess of 90 days. (g) An amphibious vessel for which a vehicle title is issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. (h) A vessel used solely for demonstration, testing, or sales promotional purposes by the manufacturer or dealer. (i) A vessel owned and operated by the state or a political subdivision thereof. Top What vessels have to be REGISTERED? Registration is an annual tax on the operation of a vessel on the waters of this state. Upon paying the registration fee, the vessel will receive a certificate of registration (your sea-going tax receipt) that must be available for inspection onboard the vessel and a decal showing the year for which the registration fee has been paid. ALL VESSELS used on the waters of the state must be registered, either commercial or recreational, except as follows: (a) A vessel used exclusively on private lakes and ponds. (b) A vessel owned by the United States Government. (c) A vessel used exclusively as a ship's lifeboat. (d) A non-motor-powered vessel. If you paid a registration fee to another state or territory (Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, etc.), then you may temporarily operate your vessel in Florida without paying a second time. Military personnel, on active duty, need not register their vessel in Florida until their home state registration expires. All other persons must pay the Florida registration fee before operating in excess of 90 days. How do I register my vessel? The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles registers and titles vessels in Florida. Click here to link to DHSMV or to renew by phone call 1-866-GO-RENEW or 1-866-467-3639 or you may register your vessel at any tax collectors office.
Slightly off key......
I recently purchased a boat in Florida. I am an out of state resident. I had, I believe, 10 days to register the boat in Florida or move it out of Florida. Moving the boat in 10 days was not an option at the time. In order to NOT have to register the boat in Florida, I had to purchase a Florida Cruising Permit, which gave me 90 days to get out of Dodge. The permit was only 20 bucks.
I recently purchased a boat in Florida. I am an out of state resident. I had, I believe, 10 days to register the boat in Florida or move it out of Florida. Moving the boat in 10 days was not an option at the time. In order to NOT have to register the boat in Florida, I had to purchase a Florida Cruising Permit, which gave me 90 days to get out of Dodge. The permit was only 20 bucks.
Thanks Rick
Thanks for information.....good stuff.... Not sure we are going to leave for Fl after seeing the results of Ernesto....hard to justify trip with such possible odds against us.....yes others go, but different strokes for.....you know.... If only we knew the future.....lol... Thanks again for all responses to my inquiry..... Frank
Thanks for information.....good stuff.... Not sure we are going to leave for Fl after seeing the results of Ernesto....hard to justify trip with such possible odds against us.....yes others go, but different strokes for.....you know.... If only we knew the future.....lol... Thanks again for all responses to my inquiry..... Frank
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