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Florida Vessel Title Transfer
Boat titles are required and serve as proof of ownership in Florida. Title and registration fees are separate charges. A Florida Title Transfer is needed when a vessel currently titled in Florida changes/transfers ownership to a different Florida owner.
What to bring to your appointment:
- Completed Florida Certificate of Title
- Bill of Sale (If the purchase price isn’t listed on the title)
- Valid Driver License/ID Card, or Passport
If registration doesn’t list the weight of the boat trailer, please bring a completed Certified Official Weight Affidavit.
Out-of-State Vessel Title Transfer:
To register a vessel that was previously titled out-of-state, complete and sign form HSMV 82040 Application for Certificate of Title. Additionally, you will need the following documents:
- Out-of-State Title Certificate, or the last boat registration
- Bill of Sale (If the purchase price isn’t listed on the title)
- Valid driver license/ID card or U.S. passport
If registration doesn’t list the weight of the boat trailer, please bring a completed Certified Official Weight Affidavit.