Is Registration Proof of Ownership in Commonwealth Nations ?

[Gone2long]

... Wondering about this, and if there is a lien against a boat registered in a Commonwealth nation (Singapore) will it show up when de-registering or re-registering the boat?

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

G2L

[GordMay]

I don't believe so.

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[Gone2long]

Originally Posted by GordMay

I don't believe so.

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Gord,

You da man. Really appreciate your help on this and in other past threads.

Best regards,

G2L

[Gone2long]

Originally Posted by GordMay

I don't believe so.

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One more question:

I take it that your response, "I don't believe so" refers to my question about whether liens show up in the de-registration or re-registration process.

What I am still wondering is whether "registration" is considered proof of ownership, just as a "title" would be for a piece of land.

Once again, thanks for your help, and any further insights would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

G2L

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by Gone2long

What I am still wondering is whether "registration" is considered proof of ownership, just as a "title" would be for a piece of land.



G2L

Only if your name's on the document.

[Gone2long]

Originally Posted by Vasco

Only if your name's on the document.

Well ...

That's not exactly true in the US. You can register a boat in any state along with your trailer and whatever, but the registration is not considered "proof of ownership". So, although you may have registered the boat, there is no assurance to the buyer that you actually own it.

I'm just wondering how it all susses out in Singapore.

Keep the faith,

G2L

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by Gone2long

Well ...

That's not exactly true in the US. You can register a boat in any state along with your trailer and whatever, but the registration is not considered "proof of ownership". So, although you may have registered the boat, there is no assurance to the buyer that you actually own it.

I'm just wondering how it all susses out in Singapore.

Keep the faith,

G2L

The boat being in Singapore, I would think it's a documented vessel, not state registered. As far as state registration of vehicles/boats goes I would think they would require proof of ownership (signed over pink slip, bill of sale) before registering it in your name. In many countries other than the US "registration" means what US citizens call "documentation".

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by Gone2long

What I am still wondering is whether "registration" is considered proof of ownership, just as a "title" would be for a piece of land.


G2L

Australian registration is proof of ownership guaranteed by the Government.

But I don't know about other countries.

[Gone2long]

Originally Posted by Vasco

The boat being in Singapore, I would think it's a documented vessel, not state registered. As far as state registration of vehicles/boats goes I would think they would require proof of ownership (signed over pink slip, bill of sale) before registering it in your name. In many countries other than the US "registration" means what US citizens call "documentation".

With all due respect, I should note that you are jumping to a few, somewhat unwarrented conclusions here by assuming that the boat is documented or registered in the US. It is not.

Thanks for your note,

G2L

[Gone2long]

Originally Posted by MarkJ

Australian registration is proof of ownership guaranteed by the Government.

But I don't know about other countries.

Thanks Mark. That helps a bit. Hoping to hear from folks in Singapore as well.

Appreciate your input.

Regards,

G2L