Registered vessel owners may apply for a duplicate title using form HSMV 82101 through the Tax Collector’s office. Lienholders must apply when a lien is outstanding. Fees start at $8.25, with Fast Titles available for an additional $5.
The registered owner(s) of record for a vessel (boat) or watercraft may apply for a duplicate title. An Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel Title Certificate (HSMV 82101) must be completed in detail and can be submitted to the Tax Collector’s office.
If there is an outstanding lien (i.e. finance company, lending institution, etc.), only the lien holder can apply for a duplicate title. If the lien has been satisfied, a lien satisfaction form must be presented.
In addition to further requirements:
- If your title is issued in another state, you must apply for the duplicate title through the proper department/division of that state.
- Fast Titles are available for an additional $5.00 for vessels.
- The fee for a Florida duplicate vessel (boat) or watercraft title ranges from $8.25 and up.
Title application fees range from $8.25 and up. Fast Titles are available for an additional $5.00 for vessels.