The Big Tuna is Official

It’s official. The Big Tuna has a HIN (Hull Identification Number) and a registration number!  In order to register your home built boat in the state of Florida you will need the following:

Form HSMV 82040
Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration
Form HSMV 87002
Vessel Statement of Builder
You must have copies off all the receipts of the materials purchased to build your boat. Make sure the tax is on all the receipts. Though the information on the web pages say to bring copies, I was asked for the originals. Luckily, I had them with me.

For your trailer:

Form HSMV 82040
Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration
Certificate of Origin For A Vehicle
Receipt of purchase

You can get more information at:
http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/forms.html   - TO DOWN LOAD FORM HSMV 82040
www.flhsmv.gov/hsmvdocs/dmv87002.pdf - TO DOWN LOAD FORM HSMV 87002
http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/faqboat.html - INFORMATION

The department accepts: Cash, money orders, personal checks. No credit or debit cards.


Hope the info was useful!