Registering a canoe without paperwork

[Hanky]

Hi guys,

A friend of mine gave me a canoe from the 70s that he has no paperwork on, it's 14' and I'd like to use it without a motor for small lakes. I've registered titled boats to the state but am having a hard time understanding how to register a boat without any paperwork at all, if it's even possible. Anyone ever do it?

 

Thanks..

[mikejd]

Pretty sure that registration is not needed without motor.

[Kayak Ken]

I got this from the PDF on the right side

 

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[Kayak Ken]

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/VehicleBoats.htm

 

From my understanding you need to get a bill of sale from your friends and have it notarized. Then go to the DMV with your license and social security card.

 

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Edited January 3, 2017 by kenny10177

[Hanky]

Kenny that's what I was thinking but wasn't sure if not having prior registration paperwork would prevent it. I know with trailers that's enough but I'm not sure about a boat.

[jakesbeard]

After seeing all of that it makes me wonder what is involved with buying using and owning a toilet seat in this state.

[stratocaster]

Wow.  All those silly regulations for a canoe.  12 feet no problem, 12 feet 1 inch and the hassle begins.  It's no wonder why this state has so many issues.  1 inch makes all the difference between having fun and enduring a huge hassle with so much wasted time. 

[RPK0620]

Go to this site  http://www.dmv.org/nj-new-jersey/boat-registration.php 

 

 

What Not to Register

• Non-motorized inflatable devices.

• Non-motorized surfboards.

• Non-motorized dinghies.

• Non-motorized racing shells.

• Non-motorized canoes and kayaks.

Edited January 4, 2017 by RPK0620

[Hanky]

You guys aren't kidding....I'm not backing a Viking down the boat ramp without papers...I'm looking to take my nephew out in a stinking canoe....they sure don't make it easy

[Haskell_Hunter]

1 inch makes all the difference between having fun and enduring a huge hassle with so much wasted time. 

 

Sounds like a wife/girlfriend comment....  

[stratocaster]

You guys aren't kidding....I'm not backing a Viking down the boat ramp without papers...I'm looking to take my nephew out in a stinking canoe....they sure don't make it easy

You're right they don't make it easy and that is the point.  It's all about the bureaucracy and writing tickets for "non-compliance"and "violations" and not about you having an enjoyable time in the short period of time we have here on the earth with your family.  Not worth it.

[Haskell_Hunter]

You guys aren't kidding....I'm not backing a Viking down the boat ramp without papers...I'm looking to take my nephew out in a stinking canoe....they sure don't make it easy

From the official state website:

 

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/VehicleBoats.htm

 

Boats and marine equipment that do not have to be registered

• Those not based in New Jersey or operating for less than 180 consecutive days
• Foreign vessels
• U.S. public vessels
• Ship's lifeboats 
• Non-motorized vessels used exclusively on small lakes and ponds on private property
• Racing vessels with New Jersey State Marine Police permit 
• Non-motorized inflatable devices, surfboards, racing shells, dinghies, canoes and kayaks
• Non-motorized vessels less than 12 feet in length

 

 

Another helpful link with a PDF:  http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Vehicles/PI-135.pdf

 

I've never gotten a title for any of my kayaks.  I bought both in NJ and was never told to get a title.

Edited January 4, 2017 by Haskell_Hunter

[stratocaster]

Sounds like a wife/girlfriend comment....  

So true.....

[Buck154]

You guys aren't kidding....I'm not backing a Viking down the boat ramp without papers...I'm looking to take my nephew out in a stinking canoe....they sure don't make it easy

Just take it out, for the loops you have to go through to get it done through the state  . you are better off. Its a canoe and you want to take your nephew out. As long as you don't have a motor on it I doubt they will bother you. Tell them you thought it was a 12 footer  . He would have to be a real prick to bother you in a canoe

[Mallard1100]

Man this carried on didn't it. Lol. Simple answer. You don't need one throw an outboard or electic motor on and you do