Florida Vessel Registration
To Title and Register your Vessel in the State of FL bring the following:
- A completed application for Certificate of Title with/without Registration – HSMV 82040
- Proof of Identification – Submit a copy of ONE of the following:
- INDIVIDUALS: State issued driver’s license, state issued photo I.D. card, Canadian or U.S. Territory issued driver’s license or photo identification card, or passport (all documentation must have a photo)
- BUSINESSES: FEID documents, fictitious name documents or corporation papers filed with a state
- Proof of Ownership – Copies cannot be accepted
- NEW VESSELS: Manufacturer’s Statement / Certificate of Origin
- USED VESSELS: Certificate of Title if registered in another state; if from a non-titling state or foreign country, registration or other official document showing ownership must be submitted
- Bill of Sale or Copy of Dealer Invoice
- Not required on vessels that have been titled or registered in the owner’s name for longer than 6 months
- Payment
- Vessel registration fees are computed based on the length of the vessel. The 12 month registration period for vessels begins the first day of the owner’s birth month. Company-owned vessels use the month of June. To determine the number of months required (the maximum is 27 months), start with the month the vessel is being registered in Florida and count through the month PRIOR to the owner’s birth month.
- If your Vessel is Registered in an LLC or Corporation and not your name please contact our office so we can discuss your options with you.
ANNUAL FEES TO REGISTER VESSELS
| Class Type | Type of Vessel | Fees |
|---|---|---|
|
A-1 |
All vessels les s than 12 feet in length, and motorized canoes | $10.25 |
|
A-2 |
12 feet or more and less than 16 feet in length | $21.00 |
|
1 |
16 feet or more and less than 26 feet in length | $33.50 |
|
2 |
26 feet or more and less than 40 feet in length | $83.00 |
|
3 |
40 feet or more and less than 65 feet in length | $132.50 |
|
4 |
65 feet or more and less than 110 feet in length | $157.50 |
|
5 |
110 feet or more in length | $194.50 |
Source: www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/fffvo.pdf