Re: 2 Middle Fingers Up
 

Try this, have a family member write a letter saying they sold u the boat. If its never been registered theres no way for them to know WHO sold it to you. Then, there should be a tag somewhere on the stern that tells u some info (make, model, vin). Last 2#s of the vin gives you the year. Make sure to include all that info in the letter, have them sign it, get it notorized, and see what happens.

Re: 2 Middle Fingers Up
 

Actually, no matter what the size, if it has a motor it must be registered.

They told me to go to the marina twice. The thing is, taking the boat to the marina is to obtain a title. Boats 12ft or less don't need a title to be registered. The notorized bill of sale acts as your title. Those special people just don't know their jobs.

Re: 2 Middle Fingers Up
 

I had a similar problem - bought a boat and trailer. the trailer never leaves the marina - but had a problem last year and needed to tow it. I didn't have the trailer registered. I went to MVC and told them I didn't have the title for the trailer and I tried to register it as a homemade. They wouldn't let me do it (I think because it was over 17ft.). They sent me a packet that needs to be filled out - some kind of proof of ownership packet. I first have to fprove that there isn't a lien on the trailer. But not in just NJ...you have to do a lien search in 5 surrounding states! then they send you another packet which must be filled out and turned in in order to get a title.
I stopped the process when I hung up the phone. If I have to trailer it...so be it...i'll take my chances!
it's red tape BS

Re: 2 Middle Fingers Up
 

True that 12 foot cut off. That is unless you put an electric or gas motor on it. Then there is no size limit.

Re: 2 Middle Fingers Up
 

The whole point of this crap is singular.

Prove it isn't stolen.

DMV or C has always been a collectionof billegrent misfits anyway. Doen'y matter what you call it- just same clowns in a different circus.

Re: 2 Middle Fingers Up
 

I know a perfectly legal way to get tags for a trailer if you don't have the title, regardless of size.

It will cost less than $100 and none of the $$ goes to me. I am just trying to help fellow anglers/boaters.

PM me and I will give you the steps.