Boat Registration and Title Definitions

Descriptions of boat registration, titling and related transactional terms.

Definitions, overviews, blogs and descriptive articles about boat registrations, titles and related transactions. Here you will find the most commonly used terms, expressions and phrases quoted throughout this website and the marine industry in general.

Abstract of Title
Boating Glossary
Certificate of Ownership
Deceptive Websites
Delaware Registration
Documentation Center
Documentation vs. Registration
Escrow Closing Settlements
Foreign Registration Overview
History Reports
Hull Number Overview
Maritime Liens
Notary Apostille

Owner Background Check
Personal Privacy Act
Registration Basics
State Registration Overview
Title Search Overview
Title Disclosure
Titling Methods
Vessel Documentation Basics
Vessel Identification System
Vessel Documentation Legal Rulings
Vessel Documentation Overview
Vessel Documentation Requirements

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