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Proof of Ownership Proof of ownership for a vessel can take quite a few different forms. We’re going to look at the most common ones that you will come into contact with. This is not all inclusive please refer to the Motor Vehicles Procedures Manual located at taxcollect.com.

Manufacturers Statement of Origin

The first one we’re going to look at is a Manufacturers Statement of Origin or an MSO. The term MSO is interchangeable with MCO which stands for Manufacturers Certificate of Origin. There will always be an MSO associated with a vessel until it is titled (or registered if it’s a registration only). It’s proof of ownership. After it is titled, the title will become the proof of ownership.

MSO’s for vessels can take a variety of formats. They’re not as uniform as they are for motor vehicles.

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STATEMENT OF ORIG IN FOR A BOAT

~Boals

Dato: 05/01/2010 lnvoie& NO: 135593 7

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Dearer. Vessel Dealer

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Dealer City F1.. 34660

Typ,eof Boal: PONTOON Year Built:

Modol: LX25CDLX

Hull 1denlfficallon Number: OPENMOTORBOAT ModolYoor.

2009

2010 Hull Mal(trial:

25

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Fuel; GASOLINE

PropulsiOn: OUTBOARD

Serial No's (Where App icable):

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Firm Address: 901 COWAN ORfVE

L.EBANON

In. Baam: 8 Fl. 6 In.

Horsepower (Where Applicabla): 150·

G3 BOATS

(FirmNarnej

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MO 65536 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Image 1 – Front View MSO

As with all of the proof of ownership you come across, try to get in the habit of starting at the top of the document and working your way down.

If we do that on this one, we will notice that the first words are, “Statement of Origin for a Boat.” Now we know what we’re dealing with.

We can also see who manufactured this vessel- G3 Boats and the date it was manufactured (5/1/10).

Next, we see where G3 assigned it to the Dealership. In this case it was assigned to a dealership called, “Vessel Dealer.”

After the dealership name and address, vessel information is listed. There is lots of useful information in this section.

• Can you tell me what kind of boat this is? • How long is it?

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FIRST ASSIGNMENT

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• What is the hull material? • What kind of engine does it have?

All of this information needs to be transposed on to the 82040 (application for title).

Following the vessel description, we have the manufacturer signature, printed name and address.

That’s all there is to see on the front, so let’s take a look at the back.

Image 2 - Back View MSO

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CF.CC0771J697

3 1 I 1

1350

1997

ch 31 , 2007

SALLY SMITH 570 SPIU'G

Hl KIA A 9128

.Sa{(:y Sniitfi

THI

Q5/Q1/10

This is the first dealer reassignment. There are 3 reassignments, and they are aptly called “assignments.” This vessel went from the manufacturer to the dealership to the retail customer, so only the first reassignment is completed.

Let’s take a moment and make sure it was completed correctly.

• Who are the retail purchasers? • Who signed on behalf of the dealership?

Image 3 & 4 - Out of State Registration

Proof of ownership from another state may be a variety of things. Some states do not title their vessels and proof of ownership is the registration. Remember to verify this information in TL-10 (Exhibit B) or various other resources.

Image 3 is an example of a Pennsylvania registration for a boat. We should check TL-10 and verify that this state doesn’t title vessels.

• Who is the registered owner?

Image 4 is the back view of the same registration. There is a place for Sally to transfer ownership.

• Who did she transfer ownership to?

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Image 5 – 7 - Florida Titles

Probably the most common form of proof of ownership will be a Florida title. Like with the MSO’s try to get into the habit of starting at the top of the document and working your way down.

Let’s take a look at Image 5.

• What is the year and make of this vessel? • Who is the owner? • When was the title issued? • Is there a lien?

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Image 6 shows a close up of the “Transfer of Title by Seller” section of this title.

In this example, Joe Smith has traded this vessel in to a dealership.

• What is the name of the dealership? • Does everything look ok on this so far?

Let’s turn the title over and see what the dealership did with the vessel. We can see that on Image 7.

This tells us that Vessel Dealer sold this to Joe Doe. Everything looks good so far. Take special note of the sales tax collected. This amount needs to match what is entered in Section 7 of the 82040.

Image 7 - Vessel Broker Deal

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LARGO, FL 33771

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A vessel broker brings the buyer and the seller together and should not be shown in the chain of ownership on the title. Please be aware that if the vessel is greater than 32 feet, the broker must have a Yacht broker license or must take title to the vessel.

Image 8 shows us the correct way a broker should sign the title in the case of a broker deal.

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Image 9 - 11 - Documented Vessels

Vessels are documented with the US Coast Guard. All vessels five net tons or more meeting the criteria of a commercial vessel as defined by the US Coast Guard must be federally documented. Documentation must go through the US Coast Guard before we can do anything with it.

Proof of Documentation can come in 2 forms. These are shown in Image 9 & 10.

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LARGO, FL 33771

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Documented vessels are registration only and will be issued “DO” numbers rather than “FL” numbers. If you deal with documented vessels you should submit proof of documentation, a bill of sale and form 87244.

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S. O.part,.•nto<. Homt.lan<I Seevrity

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Evidence of Deletion from United States Documentation

Vessel Name

GLORIA RECTOR VESSEL DOCUMENTATION INC POBOX6750 LAKELAND, Fl. 33807

Dear Sir or MGCl:am.

Tho (t«)(d$ mainta~ by lhl$ elf~ ~le I hat the vessel named abeve WM d~ted from dOCOOlenlation on

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JOE SMITH

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A vessel can be taken out of documentation as well. This can happen with or without a change in ownership. Image 11 is an example of a vessel coming out of documentation.

Vessels coming out of documentation will go from a registration only to a title and registration and will be issued an FL number.

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