NC Registration for USCG Documented Vessels

Rick Young

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Jun 2, 2008
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Katy, TX
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Last Friday evening sitting in the bar at the Marina the discussion turned to the new state law effective 10/01/13 that requires all USCG documented vessels that are moored in NC for more than 90 consecutive days be registered with the state. The fee is $50.00 for 1 year and $150.00 for 3 years. I had to do a similiar registration when I had my boat in Missouri. I don't necessarily have an issue with registering the boat but I do have a problem with the lack of notification of it going into effect. How many of you with documented boats in NC were aware of this new law?
 
Know about it, and am pretty upset that NC has been able to find another way to tax. We did ours before Oct 1st, it was only $30.00 for 3yrs. My biggest issue, I don't want the sticker on our boat.
 
Can you put the numbers on a plaque and stick it to/in the side windows or do they require the numbers to be permanently affixed?
 
I don't mind paying the 50 bucks, but i'm not putting any sticker on my boat as I already have a CT decal on her as she is registered and documented in and for CT. If I stay in NC.
 
Yes, no numbers, just sticker. I think I'm going to put it on my starboard side windshield. All they care about is the money
 
I've been learning more about this as well. Is there any way that I don't have to put numbers on the sides of my boat? They will look hideous.

Edit: After doing some research, USCG registered vessels in NC must also be registered with NC. However, with USCG registration, you don't need the hull numbers. It says all we need is the registration sticker somewhere on the front half of the boat (bow). I'm thinking of putting it in the window as well.
 
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If your vessel is documented, no state can require the display of state registration numbers. That doesn't apply to the registration sticker itself however.
 

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