Title issue?

[bare essential]

hey.. i have a jon boat that i did some lawn work for.. its fourteen foot.
the lady who now owns the property says the previous owners left it for her.
i contacted them to get a title for the boat and they said it was too big of a hasle for them due to thier age, so i sent the a bill of sale fourm and they signed it but i still cannot get it tittled in my name? any advice. im only 16 by the way so be nice hah

 

[bare essential]

Re: Title issue?

? any ideas ?

 

[scorpionfs]

Re: Title issue?

has the boat ever been registered,does it have decals ? ,florida may be like ga,you only register boat with DNR

 

[marcortez]

Re: Title issue?

A quick Google search revealed the following copy and paste directly from the FL motor vehicle dept or equivalent.

When a vessel has been sold to a purchaser and the owner is no longer available to provide proof of ownership, how do I, as the purchaser, get owner information in order to contact the titled owner to obtain the certificate of title or an executed bill of sale?

Notify your local tax collector or license plate agency in writing stating the existing problem and furnish the Florida registration number of the vessel. The local tax collector or license plate agency will provide the name and address of the titled owner with the necessary instructions for transferring the ownership of the vessel.


What should the purchaser of a vessel do if the titled owner does not assist in obtaining the certificate of title or an executed bill of sale?

A Florida court order would be required to issue a certificate of title in the purchaser?s name.

Website is: http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/faqboat.html#1

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