The registry has a boat history check database that can be accessed, but it’s not as easy as simply putting in a serial number on a query bar. You will need to submit a request for transcripts in order to receive the title information associated with this particular serial number. This includes all the relevant information about the vessel throughout current and previous ownerships, as well as potential debts, mortgages, and financial issues that may be attached to it.
Vessel Registration FAQs
ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?WHAT IS A BARE-BOAT CHARTERED VESSEL?CAN I LAMINATE MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?WHAT IS SMALL VESSEL REGISTRY?WHAT IS REGISTRY?HOW DO I KNOW IF MY VESSEL MEASURES FIVE NET TONS?WHAT ARE THE REGISTRY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS?WHERE CAN I GET FORMS FOR DOCUMENTATION?HOW IS VESSEL OWNERSHIP ESTABLISHED?HOW DO I NOTIFY YOU OF MY CHANGE OF ADDRESS?WHY AND HOW IS BUILD EVIDENCE ESTABLISHED?WHAT ARE THE VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT MARKING REQUIREMENTS?DO I NEED A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTATION?MUST MY VESSEL BE DOCUMENTED?WHAT IS A MORTGAGE?WHAT IS A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?WHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT?IS THERE A FINE IF I DO NOT HAVE A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?MUST I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION BY MAIL?