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.