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The following vessels/boats when on Texas public water are required to have current registration, including when docked, moored, or stored: All motorized vessels, regardless of length (including any sailboat with an auxiliary engine); All non-motorized vessels (including sailboats) 14 feet in length or longer; and.

Ownership Interest (PWD 1347) The individual may apply with Texas Parks and Wildlife for a Bonded Title. The process requires the bonded title applicant to notify the owner of record and other interested parties to rule out the possibility of an ownership dispute.

The seller must complete the tax affidavit portion of form PWD 143 and/or form PWD 144, sign and date each. If the boat or outboard motor is required to be titled, the seller must provide either the MSO, Texas title OR out--of-state title/registration (whichever is appropriate by that state).

In Texas, you must have a Texas Certificate of Number (registration card) and validation decals to operate your vessel legally on public waters. The only exceptions are: A sailboat under 14 feet in length. Non-motorized vessels such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and rubber rafts.

Only trailers over 4000 GVWR require a title. So if the trailer is rated for over 4000 it should be titled. Anything under 4000 will only require a bill of sale. Most single axle trailers will fall into this category.

Purchases or gifts of boats or outboard motors that do not acquire the title and signed bill of sale (or statement of gift) will not be eligible for immediate transfer. These may be titled through a more expensive and lengthy bonded title process requiring additional documentation to be acquired and supplied.