MARINAS
Florida Boat Title, Lien & Registration Services
Florida boat title and lien services are our specialty! Boat Titles or Boat Liens, are also known as vessel or maritime liens or titles. We provide services in Florida across the entire state in all counties. Our boat registration and lien services are simple and easy to use. Learn more about our services below.
What is a maritime vessel lien?
In accordance with Florida law, if a marina has stored, docked, fueled, repaired, improved, preserved the vessel or incurred any other work-related costs, and has not received payment: The marina is able to file a Florida Vessel Lien.
Florida Statute § 328.17 permits a marina to publicly auction off unclaimed vessels in order to recover unpaid storage, docking, or other work-related fees that are owed by non-paying vessel owners.
Title, Registration & Lien Services
Thousands of vessels are abandoned at boat yards and marinas across the U.S. every year, and the cost of storing them can be very expensive. If you are an owner or administrator of a marina or boat yard, it’s important to know your rights when storing a vessel. The state of Florida requires boat marinas to produce a signed storage agreement or a lease space agreement when filing for title on an abandoned vessel. You may be required to notify the vessel’s owner(s), hold a public sale, and file papers with your county clerk’s office. The state of Florida requires the title the vessel trailers (if there is one), you will need to apply for a separate title. In Florida you are not able to recover costs associated with boat or engine repairs, only storage fees.
Visit the following Marina Associations for more information on laws, memberships, events, and industry happenings.
Florida Boat Registration
Our boat registration services are simple and easy. All you need for your registration are just a few documents to get the process started. Our boat and vessel title team ensures that your registration is accurate and meets Florida DMV requirements.
Florida Vessel Liens
In Florida, you can acquire title to an abandoned vessel for unpaid storage, docking, and other work-related fees. It’s important that you have customers sign a storage agreement indicating the periodic amount owed and term of lease before leasing space.
Lost Boat Title Services
We can file for a lost or duplicate title if the title to your boat or vessel has been lost or destroyed. We can obtain a duplicate title, as well as expedite the duplicate boat title process for you. The process is simple and easy, just follow the steps below to get started!
Storage Agreements
Some states will not allow marinas or boat repair facilities to file for a vessel title for mechanical or cosmetic repairs. However, in most states you can acquire title to an abandoned vessel for storage fees, so it’s very important that you have your customers sign a storage agreement indicating the periodic amount owed and term of lease before leasing space. Below is a useful link on what you should include on your storage agreement.
Letter of Authorization
In order to process your title, you must complete and sign the Letter of authorization allowing us to act on your behalf regarding all title related matters.
Letter of Authorization for Marinas.
Click “Complete Form” to get started.
Please complete this Letter of Authorization in its entirety and sign it. The form must be completed and signed by an officer of the corporation or the business owner.
**Letter of Authorization is valid for (2) years.
To email your form to us, please complete the form in it’s entirety, sign and date the form at the bottom. Please upload your LOA Form here:
There are (2) options for method of delivery:
- Fax
If you would like to Fax: (813) 839-3989
If you would like to send an Email: Snickfish Support