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Category: Boat

I just bought a new/used boat trailer. How do I transfer it into my name and get a license plate?

This answer has been viewed 2814 times and was last updated on 08/05/2019.

Any trailer that weighs less than 2,000 pounds is not required to be titled; it is only registered. Read our boat/utility trailers publication for information regarding the documentation required to register your trailer.

Trailers that weigh 2,000 pounds or more must be titled and registered. Visit our motor vehicle general information page for more details.

Registration fees for boat trailers are based on weight. The heavier the boat trailer, the higher the registration cost.

Not a Manatee County resident? Out-of-county residents needing to process title and/or registration transactions for vehicles, boats, and mobile homes can only be served at First Manatee South County Tag Agency, located at 5756 14th Street West, Bradenton. For details on that location, including the services available, read our First Manatee South County Tag Agency FAQ.

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