Getting a title for a boat that the previous owner did not need.

I live in South Carolina, DNR states that any boat that is not manpowered is required to have a title. I recently bought a boat that was used by the previous owner with oars. The hull has numbers and letters on it but nothing that I can find an old title with. The numbers/letters are: K[A]5865E, the A was in a white box but worn down and only an outline remains. The boat seems very old. It is an aluminium V-hull that is 11.5 feet long. I am trying to get a new title through DNR but if anyone can point me in a direction where i might find an old title for it that would be great. If there is any information that I am missing that will help you help me, let me know.

Thanks,

Ryan

Re: Getting a title for a boat that the previous owner did not need.

Your DNR should have all the info you need to title it. Talk to them directly. May need to have the previous owner fill out some paperwork.

Re: Getting a title for a boat that the previous owner did not need.

^^^^Ditto

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/boating/faqs.html#ten

S.C. Registration and Watercraft Title - Transfer

A.Title in the seller's name. If the seller has lost his title, he must apply for a duplicate title by completing the certified true Bill of Sale - (Adobe PDF - file size 57Kb) found on back of application. It must be signed, notarized and include the additional $5.00 fee.

B.Bill of Sale - (Adobe PDF - file size 57Kb), completed, signed and dated.

C.When purchasing a watercraft from an individual in South Carolina, you are required to pay Casual Excise Tax. The tax is 5% of the purchase price up to $6,000.00. Anything over $6,000.00 caps at $300.00 Casual Excise Tax fee. Please include this fee along with your transfer fee. If purchasing from a South Carolina permitted marine dealer taxes are collected by the dealer. If the boat and motor are purchased as a unit it is 5% of the total purchase price.

D.Completed and Signed Application - (Adobe PDF - file size 57Kb)

E.Fee of $16 to transfer Registration and Title. An additional fee of $30 is required if the seller's registration has expired. If the seller's registration is nearing expiration in the same calendar year, you may include a $30 fee to extend your registration for 3 years.

F.Late Fees


Watercraft - Purchase used and previously exempt from titling

A.Statement from Seller explaining why the watercraft is exempt.

B.Pencil Tracing, if traceable or Photograph of Hull ID Number.

C.Bill of Sale completed, signed and dated.

D.When purchasing a watercraft from an individual, you are required to pay Casual Excise Tax. The tax is 5% of the purchase price up to
$6,000.00. Anything over $6,000.00, caps at $300.00 Casual Excise Tax fee. Please include this fee along with your transfer fee. If purchasing from a dealer, taxes are collected by dealer.

E.Completed and Signed Application - (Adobe PDF - file size 57Kb)

F.Fee of $40 for new registration and title