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Vessel Titling & Registration

Vessel Titling and Registration

All boats operating on Florida’s public waterways must be titled and registered in accordance with Chapter 328, Florida Statute. 

  • Can be registered for one or two years 
  • The purchaser has 30 days to title and register the new or used vessel 
  • Owner must have proof of purchase date aboard the vessel if operating within the 30-day period 
  • Non-residents must register their out-of-state vessels in Florida if the vessel is used in Florida’s waterways for more than 90 days 
  • Operating an unregistered vessel after 30 days is a second-degree misdemeanor 

For a complete list of exemptions, requirements, and fees, please visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.

Important Notice: Property Tax Payment Downtime for System Upgrade

Online payments and searches for Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property Tax will temporarily be unavailable from Sunday, February 23 at 12:00 p.m. until Monday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m. due to a system upgrade. During this time, you can make payments in person at any of our six branch offices. For tax searches, please email us at taxdepartment@seminolecounty.tax.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.