New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 2300 - VESSEL REGISTRATION
Part Saf-C 2302 - VESSEL REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS
Section Saf-C 2302.03 - Application, Data Required

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 2302.03

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Each applicant for a private or commercial vessel registration shall furnish the following on form RDMV 612:

(1) Existing bow number, if any;

(2) Vessel's year of manufacture;

(3) Vessel's make;

(4) Vessel's color;

(5) Length of vessel from the bow to the stern, in feet and inches;

(6) Principal state in which the vessel is used;

(7) Principal material from which the hull is constructed, such as fiberglass, wood or aluminum;

(8) Type of propulsion, such as outboard, inboard, electric or sail;

(9) Type of fuel used for propulsion, such as gasoline, diesel or electric;

(10) Manufacturer's hull identification number;

(11) Whether the vessel has single or twin engines;

(12) Whether the vessel is used on inland waters or tidal waters;

(13) Maximum person capacity, as recommended by the manufacturer;

(14) Form RDMV 633 "Affidavit" (rev. 10/14), which must be completed by the vessel owner, stating that the vessel is used exclusively for commercial fishing, if applicable;

(15) Whether the vessel has toilet, sink or shower facilities;

(16) Total available horsepower;

(17) Owner's name, address and date of birth;

(18) Vessel's primary use;

(19) Statement that all information provided is under penalty of unsworn falsification; and

(20) Signature of owner, or if a company, signature and title of authorized agent.

(b) Each private vessel registration application form shall be submitted, in person, to one of the locations set forth in Saf-C 2302.02(a), or by mail, to the division of motor vehicles, as set forth in Saf-C 2302.02(a)(1).

(c) Each commercial vessel registration application form shall be submitted, in person or by mail, to the division of motor vehicles, as set forth in Saf-C 2302.02(a)(1).

(d) Each applicant for registration of a vessel shall provide proof of ownership of the vessel to the department. For an initial registration of a vessel, proof of ownership shall include documentation containing both the authorized signature of the applicant and of the person or entity that sold the vessel to the applicant.

(e) For the purposes of (a)(4) above, a multicolored vessel shall list the predominant color first on the application and lesser colors next.

(f) For the purposes of (a)(10) above, in the event the vessel does not have a 12-digit hull identification number, the owner shall submit Form RDMV 690 "Verification of Vessel Identification" (rev. 04/14), which shall be completed by a new hampshire law enforcement officer, to the division of motor vehicles or Marine Patrol Bureau, as set forth in Saf-C 2302, to have a number assigned.

(g) In addition to the information required in (a) above, the back of form RDMV 612 shall state that the boat described, if equipped with temporary or permanent sleeping facilities and if moored in this state, must be equipped so as to preclude the discharge of sewage or wastewater to the waters of the state, in compliance with RSA 485-A:13 and RSA 487:2.

#5283, eff 11-22-91; ss by #6616, eff 10-25-97, EXPIRED: 10-25-05

New. #8506, INTERIM, eff 12-7-05, EXPIRES: 6-5-06; ss by #8617, eff 4-28-06

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