I know this is true for IL and MO (I've had to register and run stickers in both) but got a buddy with a USCG registered boat in NB and he is not required to run registration sticker. So varies by state.

You don't have to pay anyone to do this for you. Just read the back of the Documentation document.

Here is the back of the actual document where you transfer ownership. The certificate is not like a title that lasts forever without renewal. The documentation is renewed yearly, so make sure it isn't expired. Do not confuse your states registration requirements with your states sales tax requirements (if you have state sales tax). If you live in a title state it will also make your life easier in the long run to have the state issue the title even if it's a documented boat.

Thanks all, I was able to do it on line with the information on the front of my signed by previous owner document.

NYS requires a valid Registration on the side of the boat.

True for Nebraska, but I think we are the only state that does not require some type of state sticker when USCG documented.

Mn, wi, i know does not require state stickers if a documented boat.

I have some pictures of my before I bought it and I don't see a registration sticker on the nose, so maybe I was miss informed

Yes don't plan on seeing the new documents for at least three months. The wheels of government turn really slow. Maybe Trump can kick them in the hind end.

Well, I think its all done, submitted the last revision two days ago and they haven't kicked it back if any of you go through this ordeal I hope you don't get the lovely Patricia she's a PITA