Customs has implemented a program that allows pleasure vessels to pre- register and clear in via a
phone. It is called the
Local Boaters Option!
After an hour and calling 7 different offices this is what I finally found out.
Basically you go into one of the
ports of entry in
Florida and take your
boat docs and passports, (mine and my wife's'), and pre-register. They put your information in the computer, and give you a
registration card. When you return, you then call and clear over the
phone. No face to face required, if you clear in at one of the participating
ports of entry, (Fl.,PR,and VI.).
I think I have this right, if I am wrong please correct me!