California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Article 3.2 - REGISTRATION OF VESSELS
Section 190.15 - Hull Identification Numbers
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) All vessels subject to registration under the California Vehicle Code shall display a hull identification number. On vessels built after 1971, this number shall consist of at least 12 characters in a configuration consistent with federal regulations.
(b) Hull identification numbers will be assigned by the manufacturer or by the Department of Motor Vehicles upon failure by the manufacturer to assign the number.
(c) The hull identification number shall be carved, burned, stamped, embossed or otherwise permanently affixed using letters and numerals not less than 1/4 inch in height to the outboard side of the transom, or if there is no transom to the outermost starboard side at the end of the hull that bears the rudder or other steering mechanism, above the water line of the boat in such a way that alterations, removal or replacement would be obvious.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 300.15 to section 190.15 filed 7-19-93 pursuant to title 1, section 100, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 30).
Note: Authority cited: Section 1651, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 9871 and 9871.5, Vehicle Code; and CFR, Title 33, Sections 181.23, 181.25, 181.27 and 181.29.
