Boat registration

[alexm]

Originally Posted by Rjrobin2002

Tell him to take it to the LWF and get a title in his name and you will buy it. He probably has tried and failed and is playing dumb.

Agreed. Unless you plan on using the boat (and trailer) on private property where it will never be seen by the authorities, I'd steer clear.

If you do decide to move forward, keep in mind that without proof of sales tax paid on the boat, motor, and trailer AND they are willing to let you register it, you'll need to pay the sales tax on the NEW purchase price as if you were registering it new, plus LATE FEES.

I recently went through a purchase of a trailer that was never registered, but had the bill of sale and statement of origin (manufacturer's "title"). I thought I had it all figured out to the dime until the late fees hit at the DMV. Still got a good deal on the trailer though.