Register boat without title

soco · Feb 28, 2019

I have a bead on a flat backed canoe but it doesn't have a title.

If I put a motor on it I am aware I need registration stickers.

When it comes to MD, I am aware that for cars they are dicks and without a title you are just screwed. Does this same thing hold true for boats?

budman93 · Feb 28, 2019

Since when does anyone have a title for a canoe?

soco · Feb 28, 2019

You're right, but that's the problem with our nanny state.

I might have to buy new unless there is a way to register without a title. I know for cars it's a hard no

SRD · Feb 28, 2019

I've done "Abandoned" before.

GrimReaper · Feb 28, 2019

I believe the only way you can register it without a title is if it was registered in the past by a previous owner and you have a bill of sale. Even with that you will have to go through a application process with the DNR

Uncle Duke · Feb 28, 2019

SRD said:
I've done "Abandoned" before.

Me too. Been years ago, but "abandoned" was then a reason for title application. Guessing it still is.

BigDuphis · Feb 28, 2019

It's been several years since I did it, but I was able to create a new title with the DNR for my little catamaran when I wanted to used a little electric motor on it for getting out into open waters. I'm pretty sure they have a process in place for it.

soco · Feb 28, 2019

Well I'm gonna look at it, if I end up figuring it out I'll let you guys know how it turns out.

ChrisD · Feb 28, 2019

soco, maybe you can find something here that will help.
http://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/Pages/registration.aspx#documents

DivingDriver · Feb 28, 2019

Check with DNR. As I recall if the outboard is less than a certain horsepower you don't have to register it. Hope that helps.

magnumpi · Feb 28, 2019

I had an old jon boat once that had no title and no Hull ID number. They created a new title and registered it for me. I believe I just had to sign of an affidavit.

Laj · Feb 28, 2019

Flat backed canoe with no hull ID, should be a pretty simple process. Contact DNR https://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/Pages/registration.aspx#documents

SRD · Feb 28, 2019

DivingDriver said:
Check with DNR. As I recall if the outboard is less than a certain horsepower you don't have to register it. Hope that helps.

Unless something changed,it still has to be registered but under 16' and/or less than 7.5hp it was free.

govwontletmebuycoolguns · Feb 28, 2019

Wrong.

I had a 8' inflatable dingy years ago with a little 36lb electric trolling motor, and got a ticket from the water popo for not being registered.

If it's not paddled, you have to register and put a number/sticker on it.

bkuether · Feb 28, 2019

govwontletmebuycoolguns said:
Wrong.

I had a 8' inflatable dingy years ago with a little 36lb electric trolling motor, and got a ticket from the water popo for not being registered.

If it's not paddled, you have to register and put a number/sticker on it.

Yes indeed you do! However smaller vessels are free as stated above. My dink is registered, even without a motor because I want to put one on.... eventually.

Can't speak to boats without a registration. However a bill of sale will work as I did that with my first dink.

SRD · Mar 1, 2019

SRD said:
Unless something changed,it still has to be registered but under 16' and/or less than 7.5hp it was free.

Still free;

http://dnr.maryland.gov/Documents/B240.pdf

signature · Mar 1, 2019

Stop in at a DNR office or at the MVA. Bel Air has on at the MVA. Talk to them about it. Take the hull number if it has one and any other info on it. They helped me greatly in the past on something similar.

PJDiesel · Mar 1, 2019

I've actually had a some really positive experiences in the Bel Air DNR office as well. Quick and friendly.

John from MD · Mar 1, 2019

DivingDriver said:
Check with DNR. As I recall if the outboard is less than a certain horsepower you don't have to register it. Hope that helps.

If you put ANY motor on a vessel, you must register it. If it is under 7.5 horse power, the registration is free.

John from MD · Mar 1, 2019

As someone has stated, if you make a tracing of the hull number, you can usually get it registered.

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