Watercraft Title

Watercrafts 14 feet and longer in length and watercrafts less than 14 feet long that have a permanently affixed mechanical means of propulsion with 10 horsepower or more must be titled. Canoes and kayaks do not require a Certificate of Title. The Federal Boating Act requires all boats to have a Hull Identification Number or serial number that is at least 12 characters long.

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Outboard Motor Title

Outboard motors 10 horsepower or greater require a Certificate of Title.

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Jet Skis Title

Jet skis and similar watercraft purchased after January 2000 require a Certificate of Title. 

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Jet skis and similar watercraft owned prior to January 2000 do not require a Certificate of Title. However, owners are required to obtain a Certificate of Title if they wish to sell, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of their watercraft. To obtain a Certificate of Title, owners must present a manufacturers's statement of origin, a sworn statement of ownership, or a notarized bill of sale to any Clerk of Courts Title Office.