To transfer an out of state boat to Michigan, Michigan has a process for transferring your boat from another state to Michigan. Start at Michigan.gov/sos When you’re on the michigan.gov/sos page, select Vehicle and then Recreational Vehicles and Watercraft. Then, select Watercraft Decal as shown in the screenshot below. Because …
The state of Michigan (and all the other states, by the way) specify 3″ block letters must be used for boat registration number stickers. Why is that? Well, if you’re zooming along your lake and doing something, shall we say, not altogether safe or smart, the sheriff or DNR needs …
Yes if you have a cottage in Michigan where you keep the boat, for example, and you live in Ohio, you can register a boat in Michigan if you live in another state. If you’re transferring a boat from another owner, start at michigan.gov/sos. If you’re buying a new boat …
Yes, boat registration numbers stay with the boat when it is sold, and that includes Michigan MC numbers. The proper process for selling and buying a boat in Michigan is to have the boat’s bill of sale with the new owner, along with any titles. If you do not have …
Your initial registration for a NEW boat will likely come from your new boat dealer. If you’re bringing a new boat from out of state, you’ll go to michigan.gov/SOS to TRANSFER a watercraft to Michigan. All other boaters, use the Transfer (which is pretty much the only option anymore) to …
Rigid inflatable boats also need boat registration numbers, but vinyl numbers won’t stick to them. So, how do you apply boat registration numbers to a rigid inflatable (RIB) boat? Stencils! Our flexible vinyl stencil product works great coupled with a manufacturer recommended vinyl spray paint. This combination (tested by a …
Your Michigan MC Number will be listed on your boat’s registration paper and but NOT on your state watercraft sticker. The state sticker has a date (usually the last two digits of the year) and the color changes every three years when you re-register. To find your boat registration number, …
Brand new boat? Congratulations! You should have a title or bill of sale for your boat (either new or new to you!) With that in hand, you will need to visit the Secretary of State office to get your initial registration. Once you have that, you’ll be issued a 3-year …
