Get the necessary documents from the seller, including the signed title, the bill of sale, and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license or state-issued identification. Complete the title transfer application form, which is available online at PennDOT's website or can be obtained from a notary public or Pe.
Customers may renew or order duplicate boating details from their customer homepage. In order to complete a registration renewal, the customer must have previously registered their boat within the Registration and Titling System (RATS) system, which is the system of record.
Boat titling (proof of ownership) is required for: Motorized boats with inboard engines (regardless of length) Motorized boats with outboard engines that are 14 feet or more in length with a model year of 1997 or newer. PWCs with a model year of 1997 or newer.
Categories of Boats and Boat Registrations If you purchased the model of motorboat before 1997 and never titled it, you must bring a current or past registration or a notarized bill of sale showing you as the buyer at the time of the purchase to the agency you plan to register with.
The boat registration number must be displayed on each side of the forward half of the vessel. The number must be in a plain block font and no less than three inches in height. It is necessary that it is able to be read from left to right and be in contrast with the color of the background.