Registering old unregistered boat help.

[Sulzer]

So, as the title states I'm looking to register and old 14' aluminum boat that has never been registered before. I have a bill of sale from the guy I got it from but not Certificate of Origin (or whatever it's called). Has anyone ever successfully done this? Advice

 

[Emperor]

Are there ANY serial numbers on the hull at all? if not, call Wildlife and Fisheries licensing.

This can be done!

 

[Quas]

So, as the title states I'm looking to register and old 14' aluminum boat that has never been registered before. I have a bill of sale from the guy I got it from but not Certificate of Origin (or whatever it's called). Has anyone ever successfully done this? Advice

Tired of paddling?

 

[MyTFAL]

I advise you to use a friends DL and address in Ms. register it there, then "move" to Louisiana. That would be your best bet. The state of Louisiana will not register a boat with out a clear chain of ownership. Ms is much more lenient. Once it is Ms registered, with a Ms. title, bringing it here is simple.

Chain of ownership;

Original purchaser of boat, must be state registered at that time.

notarized bill of sale and state registration to each additional owner.

If one owner skips registration, it can't be resold or re-registered.Period no exceptions. A non notarized Bill of sale is just a piece of paper the state does not recognize it.

 

[lost]

I went to LDWF and asked about this. They gave me an "Affidavit of Ownership" to have it filled out/signed by a JP. This form has a place for "The history of the boat's ownership and the circumstances of affiants acquiring possession of this boat are as follows." Was told to just bring that back and they would help me fill out the paperwork. I just haven't taken the time to do it yet.

The bass boat I just got rid of had even been issued a new HIN by them because the original had been removed at some point. New one was just a sticker on the transom. Was done before I bought it, so I don't know what paperwork was involved, but the title showed the original manuf. info and then listed homemade.

 

[Sulzer]

Lost, do you have a copy of this form they gave you by any chance. I don't see it on the LDWF website with the others.

 

[Snoman]

Link to Affidavit on LDWF site:

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/sites/...d Registration/AffidavitofVesselOwnership.pdf

 

[MyTFAL]

This Affidavit was created post Katrina to address people who lost all their paper work and had no proof they were the last registered owners.(The LDWF would cross check this, against the last registered owner) It is not intended to be used to transfer ownership in any way, shape, or form. If it works that way for you, (which I seriously doubt) consider yourself extremely lucky and go buy a lottery ticket.

 

[Rman]

I've found the LDWF to be very helpful in getting situations like this straightened out. Best bet is to visit them, in person, first. Show them what you have and let them do their thing... I think you'll be pleasantly surprised...

 

[Moparman440]

So, I am still new to the whole boating thing. What is the advantage of registering your boat? I have three and have never registered any.

 

[whitsend]

So, I am still new to the whole boating thing. What is the advantage of registering your boat? I have three and have never registered any.

Without registration you can't legally put a motor on the boat.

 

[Masonmedic]

Would this pretty much be the same for a boat trailor without papers?I see A LOT of trailors for sale cheap w/o papers......I think DMV handles that huh?

 

[cnodie1]

It is nearly impossible to get papers on a trailer. I know from experience.

 

[Masonmedic]

thanks.....i figured as much