Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Mississippi. 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 boat
numbering prefix for Mississippi is "MI".
Title certificate.
Boat titling
is optional in this state. Coast Guard documented vessels should
not be titled.
Registration certificate.
Registration
is required on all motorized boats and sailboats. Coast
Guard documented boats are exempt from registration. Boat
registration certificates renew every three years.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax is
levied on boat transactions.
Loan perfection.
On
non-documented vessels which are state titled, a security
interest must be perfected on state title records. If a
non-documented boat is not titled, a UCC financing statement
must be filed. A preferred vessel mortgage must be recorded on
the abstract of title if the boat is Coast Guard documented.
Registration agency.
Department of
Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks, Boat Registration Division. Local
county tax collectors offices can also administer registrations.
Boat record search.
The Boat
Registration Division will verify hull numbers and certificates
in hand. Detailed reports must be obtained from a public record
vendor.
Ownership designations.
Multiple
owners are shown only as "Co-owners".
Residency requirements.
Non-residents
may acquire titles if the boat is located within the state.
Hull number inspection.
Required if
there is a discrepancy.
Reporting requirements.
Ownership
transfers, abandonments, destructions, and thefts must be
reported to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks
within 15 days.
Outboard motors.
Titling is
optional for outboard motors.
Notary
public.
Notaries
serve 4 year terms, must post a $5,000 bond, and affix an
embossed or inked seal to all notarized documents.
Visitation period.
60 days.
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