Follow the steps to complete the MI BFS-88 form effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by selecting the appropriate transaction type. If you are registering for the first time, write 'Original'. If it is a transfer, indicate 'Transfer'.
3. In the 'MC Number' field, enter the Michigan watercraft registration number, starting with 'MC'. For title-only transactions, write 'Title Only'.
4. Enter the expiration date of the registration, formatted as '03-31' followed by the year (e.g., 03-31-2023).
5. Fill in the county of residence, using a Michigan county name, or enter 'Foreign' if applicable.
6. Accurately document the vessel information, including the year built, manufacturer (make), length (in feet and inches), and hull identification number (HIN). Ensure accuracy, as this information is crucial for record-keeping.
7. Select the hull material, vessel type, primary use, fuel type, and engine drive type using the provided options on the form.
8. Provide the owner’s name(s) clearly, avoiding abbreviations and titles. Ensure each owner is listed separately.
9. Input the driver's license number or Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) depending on whether the purchaser is an individual or business.
10. Fill in the owner's address, ensuring completeness and accuracy in the street address, city, and ZIP code. If different, provide a mailing address.
11. If applicable, add details for any secured party (lienholder) by providing their name and address.
12. Indicate whether 'Full Rights to Survivor' should be included if there are multiple owners.
13. Complete the claim for tax exemption by noting 'Purchased from Michigan Dealer'.
14. Sign the application where required and ensure all necessary fees are calculated at the end of the form.
15. After reviewing all entered information for accuracy, save changes, and proceed to download or print the completed form for submission.

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