2013 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Watercraft Owner's Guide

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2013 Fishing Regs & WOG 11-15-12_Layout 1 11/16/12 1:02 PM Page 54Used Watercraft:• If titled in Virginia—the original title withassignment of title completed by titledowner/owners. If purchased from a dealerthe dealer reassignment portion of thetitle must be completed, and include acopy of the sales invoice showing grosspurchase price, watercraft sales tax paid,and a description of the watercraft.• If titled by someone else in anotherstate—the original title with assignmentof title completed by titled owner/owners.If purchased from a dealer the dealerreassignment portion of the title must becompleted, and include a copy of thesales invoice showing gross purchaseprice, watercraft sales tax paid, and adescription of the watercraft.• If titled by you in another state (movingthe watercraft to Virginia)—the originaltitle must be submitted.• If registered by you in another state butnot titled (moving the watercraft toVirginia)—a copy of the out-of-stateregistration.• If registered in Virginia but nevertitled—a copy of a dated bill of sale or a“Notification of Change in Status of aNumbered Vessel” form signed by theregistered owner/owners. (Available onthe VDGIF website or mailed to you uponrequest.)• If registered by someone else in anotherstate but not titled—a copy of the out-ofstateregistration and a copy of the bill ofsale signed by the registered owner/owners.• If never registered or titled in Virginia orany other state—an “Affidavit for Registeringand Titling a Motorboat NotPreviously Registered and/or Titled”form. (Available on the VDGIF website ormailed on request.)Documented WatercraftIf Documented with the U.S. Coast Guard(USCG) and being changed to state registration—theCertificate of Documentation, acopy of the signed bill of sale, and either aLetter of Deletion from the USCG or theAbstract of Title (with proof of lien release inthe documented owner’s name).Note: Watercraft cannot be documentedby the USCG and titled at the same time. Theowner must choose between documentationor titling. While a documented vesselmay not be titled, it may be registered at theowner’s discretion should a registrationdecal be desired to show proof that sales taxwas paid. The registration decals may be usefulif the watercraft is operated in otherRegistration and Titling Fees andWatercraft Sales and Use TaxMost people must pay a registration fee, a titling fee, and watercraftsales and use tax when they acquire a watercraft. These fees are foundon the application.Watercraft Registration ( 3 Years)Feeless than 16 feet in length $27.0016 to less than 20 feet in length $31.0020 to less than 40 feet in length $37.0040 feet in length and longer $45.00Temporary certificate $11.00Duplicate Cards & Decals $9.00(Replacements or extra sets)Livery of up to 10 watercraft $27.00Livery of more than 10 watercraft $21.00TitlingOriginal $7.00Duplicate $2.00Change of Motor on Title $2.00(Original Title must be submitted)Record Supplemental Lien on Previously Titled $7.00Watercraft (Original Title must be submitted)TaxWatercraft Sales and Use Taxstates that require a registration decal orother proof that sales tax was paid.Boat MotorsAny size, type, or horsepower of motor on awatercraft will require it to be registered, butonly motors in excess of 25 horsepower arelisted on titles.Duplicate Titles,Registrations or DecalsIf a title, registration or decal becomesdefaced, lost, or destroyed, you may obtainan “Application for a Duplicate Certificate ofNumber, Decal and/or Title” form at all thelocations where the application is available(see “Titling and Registering Your Watercraft”above). You may also use this form toorder extra registration cards should youwant more than one.2% of grosspurchase ofwatercraftand motorPlease note that only one valid title isrecognized for each watercraft. If a duplicatetitle is issued, it prevails over any previouslyissued title.Temporary 30-DayRegistration CertificateIf you wish to operate a watercraft that doesnot have a valid registration (it expired, thewatercraft is new, it was never registered,etc.), a “Virginia Motorboat TemporaryRegistration Certificate” is required. It allowsa watercraft to be legally operated for 30days pending the receipt of the 3-yearregistration from VDGIF. The TemporaryRegistration Certificate is available forpurchase through all Hunting and FishingLicense Agents at a cost of $11.00. A list ofHunting and Fishing License Agents can befound on VDGIF’s website.54
2013 Fishing Regs & WOG 11-15-12_Layout 1 11/16/12 1:02 PM Page 55If you purchase this Certificate, you arenot required to display the Virginia registrationnumbers on your watercraft during the30-day period in which the Temporary RegistrationCertificate is valid. To purchase thetemporary you will need to show the licenseagent some proof of ownership (bill of sale,registration card, manufacturer’s statementof origin, or title).You must apply for the 3-year registrationimmediately after receipt of the temporaryregistration certificate. An application toregister and title the watercraft may beobtained from the same agents that sell thetemporary registration certificate.Expiration and Renewal ofRegistrationRegistrations are valid for three years.Renewal notices are mailed to the lastknown address of all watercraft ownersapproximately 45 days before expiration.The most common reason owners do notreceive a renewal notice is because theiraddress has changed within the three yearsand VDGIF was not notified. If a renewalnotice was not received, the registrationmay be renewed by checking the “renewregistration” box at the top of the applicationto register and title a watercraft, thencompleting the application. A shorter “registrationrenewal application” is also availableat the VDGIF website.Change in Status or Changeof Mailing AddressIf a registered watercraft is sold, destroyed,abandoned, or stolen, or if there is a changein your mailing address, you are required bylaw to report this information within 15 daysin writing to the VDGIF Boat Section. A“Notification of Change of Status of aNumbered Vessel” form is available at allthe locations where the application is available(see “Titling and Registering YourWatercraft” on page 53). The notificationcan be mailed to the address on the form oremailed to boat-reg@dgif.virginia.gov.Registration Must beOnboard While OperatingYou must have the registration card or a“temporary” registration on the vesselbefore your watercraft may legally beoperated on public waters. The 3-yearregistration card is the official document ofregistration for your watercraft and onceit has been issued, must be carried aboardthe watercraft when in use.Display of Registration NumbersThe number issued to your watercraft appears on the registration and is to be displayedon each side of the forward half of the vessel in block letters, at least 3” inheight, and contrasting in color with hull or background. They may be painted orattached to the watercraft, must read from left to right and must always be legible.A space or hyphen must separate both the “VA” symbol and the letter suffix fromthe numerals.On vessels so configured that a number on the hull or superstructure would notbe easily visible or the number would not remain securely attached (as on an inflatablevessel), the number may be painted on or the number and decal attached to a backingplate that is attached to the forward half of the vessel so that the number is visiblefrom each side of the vessel.If the watercraft already has Virginia registration numbers (used watercraft), inmost instances those same numbers will be reassigned to the new owner. The Virginiaregistration number assigned to a watercraft should never be removed from thewatercraft unless VDGIF assigns new numbers to the vessel.If you purchased a used watercraftwith a valid, current registration, you mayoperate the vessel for 30 days from the dateof purchase provided you carry a dated billof sale and the former owner’s validregistration card.Validation DecalsDecals will be furnished with each 3-yearregistration issued by the VDGIF. Decalsindicate the month, year of expiration andthe registration number assigned to yourwatercraft, and must be displayed within 6inches of the registration number on eachside of the watercraft for which they wereissued. Only the current decal may bevisible. Expired decals must be removed.Trailers: Title, Registration,and License PlatesTitle, registration, and license plates forwatercraft trailers are purchased throughthe Department of Motor Vehicles.Check with DMV for rules andregulations regarding trailers.Required EquipmentLife JacketsNearly all boating-related fatalities are theresult of drowning and most of thesefatalities could have been prevented if alife jacket was worn.• There must be one wearable (Type I, II,III, or V) USCG approved life jacket foreach person on the boat. The life jacketmust be the appropriate size for eachintended wearerD Each wearable life jacket needs to be“readily accessible”. Readily accessible”means the life jackets are stowedwhere they can be easily reached, orare out in the open ready for wear.Readily accessible life jackets cannotbe in protective coverings or underlock and key.D In addition, you should check each lifejacket for proper fit. This is especiallyimportant for children. Check the“Does Your Life Jacket Really Fit” onpage 56.D A Type V life jacket needs to be wornaccording to the manufacturer labelto meet safety requirements.• In addition to the wearable life jacket,there must be at least one (1) USCG approvedType IV throwable (ring buoy or55
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