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Old 14-08-2012, 13:23   #1
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Registration of Used Sailboat

Quick question from Tampa, Florida:

I am the new owner of a 1978 Columbia that is registered until 2013. I have a Bill of Sale and the original title.

Am I required to re-register this boat under my name within 30 days of the sale or do i let it get close to expiration then renew it?

Can't seem to find a clear answer to this particular question.
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Old 14-08-2012, 13:46   #2
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If florida is like Texas, you need to re-register in your name......that's how the state collects their sales tax
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Old 14-08-2012, 13:54   #3
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If florida is like Texas, you need to re-register in your name......that's how the state collects their sales tax
Yup, they want's the money, and it relieves the previous owner of liability.
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Old 14-08-2012, 14:30   #4
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Got it, thanks
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Old 14-08-2012, 15:28   #5
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Oh, and when I last lived in Florida (2004)....they wanted 10% sales tax on boats! So, might want to consider how you handle that before making the registration change.
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Old 14-08-2012, 16:45   #6
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