Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for Washington DC. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic state level boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose forms on our Forms Page .
Please visit our
State Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The
registration number prefix for the District of Columbia is "DC".
Title certificate.
Boat titles
are issued on all boats except those which are documented with
the Coast Guard.
Registration certificate.
Registration
is required for all boats, including those documented with the
Coast Guard.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax is
assessed on boat transactions.
Loan perfection.
Security
interests are recorded on the title records. A preferred vessel
mortgage is necessary for Coast Guard documented vessels.
Registration agency.
District of
Columbia Harbor Patrol
Boat record search.
The District
of Columbia Harbor Boat will provide boat record information
over the telephone. Records
are maintained indefinitely.
Ownership designations.
No specific
terms are designated.
Residency requirements.
Non-residents
may obtain a District of Columbia boat title if the vessel is
located within the state.
Electronic
titles.
Not offered.
Hull number inspection.
Required if
there is a discrepancy.
Outboard motors.
No titling or
registration required.
Notary
public.
$2,000
bonding is required. Notaries must affix an embossed stamp.
Visitation period.
50 days.
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