US Coast Guard Documentation and State Title???

[Statistical]

Originally Posted by Captain Puget

One interesting side case is Oregon … no tax, but not a lot of coastal cruising areas, and if you keep the boat on the Columbia river Washington wants 50% of their state tax because they assume you will cross the line half the time!

That is crazy and greedy and unclear if it is even legal not that legality has ever stopped states before.

[svturtledance]

In Vermont, A documented Vessel must Validate its Documentation". This is if your to be on the waters of Vermont for more than 90days. you are provided with a sticker, no numbers. Oh, you guessed it, the cost is the same as if you were to register the vessel. This is all done thru the Motor Vehicle Dept. and very easy.

[Amapola]

Florida requires a state/county registration even if you are USCG documented.

[WantTo]

There is a difference between titling and registration. If the boat is documented, the USCG does the title. Some states, like Florida, also require registration. Florida wants a 6% tax paid on the purchase of a vessel. If you bought it from another person without a broker, you will have to pay the tax when you first register it. The maximum tax on the sale of a boat or vessel is $18,000. The registration and yearly renewal fee depends on boat length: almost $200 for a 40-65 foot boat.