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To register a new vessel, never before titled, you must bring the following to any Tax Collector's office:
bulletA manufacturer's Statement of Origin properly completed and signed, (notarization may be required) by the selling dealer/store.
bulletA copy of the executed bill of sale or dealer's invoice listing the vessel purchase price, sales tax paid and any trade-in allowance. Additional taxes equivalent to Florida's sales tax and local sales tax may be due.
bulletIf recording a lien, the lienholders name, address and the date of lien are required.
bulletEach applicant, or their appointed power of attorney (documents required) must sign a new application for title. If you are the appointed power of attorney, the original or a copy of the original signed appointment must be presented at time of application.
bulletThe applicant's date of birth and Florida driver license number are recorded as part of the application. If registered in a company name, the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) must be recorded.
bulletBasic title fees of $5.75 are charged and if a lien is to be recorded, add an additional fee of $1.00. This is in addition to registration fees due upon application.
 
bulletA paper title can be printed immediately in the Tax Collector's office.  This is called a "Fast Title."  There is an additional $5.00 fee for a fast title.
 
bulletIf a paper title is printed and mailed, an additional $2.50 fee is required.  (This does not apply to fast titles.)
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