Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-37.9 - Procedure for application for boat registration number-content
(1)
Application. An applicant for a boat registration number shall
submit the required information described in
33 CFR
174.17 (June 1, 2024).
(2)
Vessels not previously
registered. If a person or business is making application for a boat
registration number for a used vessel that has never before been registered or
titled and the person does not have any satisfactory proof of ownership, the
county recorder may issue a certificate of number for the used vessel if the
applicant has provided the recorder with a signed and notarized affidavit on an
appropriate department of natural resources form, stating that the person
making the application is the lawful owner of the vessel.
(3)
Information on
certificate. The certificate of number shall show the information
described in 33 CFR
174.19 (June 1, 2024).
(4)
Registration applied for
card. The dealer selling the vessel shall legibly print on the
registration applied for card all information described in
33 CFR
174.21 (June 1, 2024).
a.
Use. The registration
applied for card may be used only after an application for registration has
been made to the county recorder. Placing a completed application for
registration and required fee in the mail to the recorder shall constitute
making an application.
b.
Placement on vessel. The registration applied for card shall
be placed on the forward half of the vessel in a position so as to be clearly
visible at all times and shall be maintained in a legible manner.
c.
Proof of purchase. The
operator of any vessel displaying a registration applied for card shall carry
and display to any peace officer upon request a valid bill of sale for said
vessel.
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