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The numbers must be separated from the letters by a hyphen or by an equivalent space. The numbers must be read from left to right. Validation decals must be placed on both sides of the boat, be within 3 inches of the registration number and be above, below or beside the registration number.

Painted on or otherwise permanently attached to each side of the bow; Using BLOCK letters at least three inches high and of one solid color contrasting sharply with the color of your boat; To read from left to right; letters and numbers must be separated by a hyphen or space for example, MD-1234-AA or MD 1234 AA.

The basic requirements for documentation are to demonstrate ownership of the vessel, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for the endorsement sought. A vessel must measure at least five net tons and, with the exception of certain oil spill response vessels, must be wholly owned by a citizen of the U.S.

Affixing Vessel Decals: Decals must be displayed on the starboard and port side bow within 6 inches of your registration number as shown in the diagram above. U.S. Coast Guard Documented Vessels must display the decals on the forward half of the starboard and port side bow.

The following vessels are exempt from this requirement: U.S. Coast Guard documented vessels; Non-motorized vessels, including sailing vessels; Vessels that are properly registered in another state; Vessels from another country that are using Maryland waters for less than 90 days;

DISPLAY OF NUMBERS AND VALIDATION DECALS The vessel number issued to a MD titled vessel must be painted on or otherwise permanently attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel (the bow).