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Registration, Numbering &
Documentation |
All undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery
must be registered in the state of principal use. A certificate of number will be issued
upon registering the vessel. These numbers must be displayed on your vessel. The
owner/operator of a vessel must carry a valid certificate of number whenever the vessel is
in use. When moved to a new state of principal use, the certificate is valid for 60 days.
Check with your state boating authority for numbering requirements. Some
states require all vessels to be numbered. The Coast Guard issues the
certificate of number in Alaska; all others are issued by the state or territory.
Some larger recreational vessels may be documented. The
certificate of documentation MUST be on board a documented vessel at all times.
A document serves as a certificate of nationality and an authorization for a specific
trade. A documented vessel is not exempt from applicable state or federal taxes, nor is
its operator exempt from compliance with federal or state equipment carriage requirements.
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