Get Ownership Affidavit For Boat Form

Use the Statement of Ownership (PDF) (MV-51B) For example, the applicant can show an old registration, an original Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, or an original Manufacturer's Statement of Origin. If the proof is not available, the applicant can use the MV-51B for proof of ownership.

Proof of ownership (previous title or registration signed over and the Bill of Sale); Proof of identity (driver's license, learner permit, or other acceptable ID); Statement of Transaction-Form DTF-802; A check for the $50 titling fee made out to the “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.”

After you have the application(s) and supporting documentation together, you have two options to get your New York boat registration: In-person at your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. You can make a reservation online at the DMV website. By mail.

In New York, boats (watercraft) without a motor do not need to be registered. If you use a motor (electric or fuel-driven), regardless of the size of your boat or the motor, you must register your boat. There is no age requirement to own or register a boat in New York.

New York Boat Registration The following vessels are exempt from state registration requirements: vessels operating commercially with either a U.S. or foreign document. vessels legally registered in another state (up to 90 consecutive days maximum) foreign registered boats temporarily using New York State waters.

NOTE: If a boat is 1987 or newer and 14 ft. or longer, and not documented, a NYS resident must obtain a title in their name before transferring it to a new owner.

Summary of what you need a completed Boat Registration / Title Application (PDF) (MV-82B) proof of ownership (see the list of acceptable proof in New York State DMV – Boat / Vessel Registration Information) proof of identity.

There is no requirement to obtain a title for a Documented vessel. If you intend to federally Document your vessel through the US Coast Guard, you may proceed to the instructions below.