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 reservation:

• 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.

Florida Vessel Registration Renewal

Ways to Renew:

Online
To renew your vessel registration online visit Online Vessel Registration Renewal.

Drop Box
We have drop boxes located in all of our six service centers.

Please include your renewal notice, along with your Hull Identification Number (HIN) and phone number on the check.

Visit our Locations Page for directions to the service center nearest you.

Mail
Mail-to: Tax Collector, Palm Beach County P.O. Box 3715 West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3715

Please include your renewal notice, along with your Hull Identification Number (HIN) and phone number on the check.

In-Person By Reservation
Schedule a reservation for in-person service by clicking the button below.

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.