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Do documented vessels need to be registered? Any pleasure boat or yacht of 5 net tons and over (26 feet in length and up) is eligible to be documented, but not required. DBI can process the certification for your pleasure yacht registration (titling). Commercial vessels of 5 net tons and over MUST be documented.

Non-resident boats/vessels using the waters of Delaware for principal use over 60 days and non-residents owning a boat docked and/or stowed in waters of Delaware for over 60 days must be registered in Delaware.

If the boat is new, the manufacturer's original certificate of origin (MCO) must be submitted. All paperwork must include the vessel hull identification number. If the boat is currently registered in Delaware, the old registration card is required with a notarized Bill of Sale including a description of the boat.

Delaware Boating Safety Education Certificate (also known as the Delaware boating license or boaters license) is proof that you have met the mandatory boat safety education requirements for the State of Delaware. The Delaware Boating Safety Education Certificate is good for life and does not need to be renewed.

To obtain a Certificate of Number, submit the proper application and fee to a local Private Agent Location or visit the State Office. Once you receive the card, it must be signed and kept on board when the vessel is operated.

Popular place to register a yacht You are very likely to come across Delaware registered yachts cruising internationally, and in the Eastern Mediterranean it is arguably one of the most common 'foreign' yacht registrations. Registering in Delaware is very popular among yacht owners due to its low cost and easy process.