Complete, researched guides for every situation — written for boat owners, not bureaucrats.
How to transfer a title after a private sale — by state, with exact steps, fees, and timelines.
Read guide →Bonded title process, bill of sale registration, and inherited boats — state by state.
Read guide →Does your kayak need registration? All 50 states covered, including trolling motor rules.
Read guide →Late fees, grace periods (almost none), and the fastest way to renew by state.
Read guide →Moving states or buying from another state — deadlines, what transfers, what you replace.
Read guide →A complete first-timer's walkthrough — registration vs. titling, display rules, what not to forget.
Read guide →Lost your title? Here's how to get a replacement — by state, with fees and processing times.
Read guide →What to do if a lien is recorded on the title you're buying — and how to get a clean title.
Read guide →Select state + vessel type + situation → get a complete document checklist with form numbers.
Use tool →Estimate your total registration and title transfer costs — including sales tax and late fees.
Use tool →How long will your title transfer take? Enter your state and get a realistic estimate.
Use tool →Everything to verify and collect at the time of sale — red flags, documents, and what happens next.