Boat Forms
Many of the forms are in the Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF) format. Adobe® Reader® is required to open the files. Get free Adobe Reader. On fillable forms, use the "hand" tool to click in areas to fill.
All of the blank forms may be copied. However, when submitted, all completed information and signatures must be original. Complete form(s) in blue or black ink. Please be advised, at this time TPWD offices are unable to accept credit cards for all boat/outboard motor transactions.
Purchasing Used Vessels – DO NOT purchase a used boat or outboard motor without receiving a title signed on the front and back along with a bill of sale from the person(s) listed on the title or from their legally documented representative. If a legal representative signs the title for the recorded owner(s), you must obtain a copy of the documentation authorizing them to act on behalf of the owner(s).
Fee Chart – Boat / Outboard Motor and Related Items
This form contains an itemized listing of the fees required for all boat, outboard motor, and marine license transactions.
Basics to Boat Transactions
This training document provides the basic legal background information intended to aid TPWD staff or its Agent in understanding basic boat/outboard motor transactions.
This document contains the following:
- Answers to Common Questions
- Exemptions
- Who can do What
- Differences and Requirements for Titling or Registration or Federal Documentation
- Requirements under the Law
- Definitions
Vessel/Boat Application: Title and Registration, Registration for USCG, or Sales Tax Only
This form is used to:
- Apply for Texas title and registration for a brand new vessel/boat.
- Transfer ownership (registration & title) of a used vessel/boat.
- Apply for Texas registration for a USCG documented vessel.
- Pay "sales tax only" on vessels 65 feet and under.
Instructions for completing the application and schedule of fees are included with the form. Please see PWD 930 - Boat Sales Tax Computation Worksheet for additional assistance.
Vessel/Boat Records Maintenance
This form is used to:
- Renew TX vessel/boat registration.
- Replace a lost or destroyed vessel/boat title.
- Replace registration decals.
- Replace Certificate of Number ID Card.
- Obtain additional Certificate of Number ID Card(s).
- Make changes or corrections to your name, mailing address or vessel/boat description.
Instructions for completing the application and schedule of fees are included with the form.
Additional Tools:
- Renew Registration Online (Registration for USCG documented vessels should renew registration in person or by mail due to the requirement to show evidence of current documentation.)
Outboard Motor Application: Title or Sales Tax Only
This form is used to:
- Apply for Texas title for a brand new outboard motor.
- Transfer ownership (title) of a used outboard motor.
- Pay "sales tax only" on an outboard motor.
Instructions for completing the application and schedule of fees are included with the form. Please see PWD 930 - Boat Sales Tax Computation Worksheet for additional assistance.
Outboard Motor Records Maintenance
This form is used to:
- Replace a lost or destroyed outboard motor title.
- Make changes or corrections to your name, mailing address or outboard motor description.
Instructions for completing the application and schedule fees are included with the form.
Release of Lien for Vessel/Outboard Motor
- The recorded lien holder may release the lien by: signing and dating the
face of the negotiable Certificate of Title; complete the Release of Lien
form; or complete the "release a lien" section on form PWD
403
(PDF 298.2 KB)
. Separate application form(s) required for each vessel and outboard motor.
- Submit with applicable forms(s): PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB),
PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
403 (PDF 298.2 KB).
- Lien holder signature must be notarized.
Affidavit of Statutory Lien Foreclosure Sale for Storage or Mechanic's Lien
PWD 309A- This form is completed when transferring ownership to the purchaser of a vessel and/or outboard motor sold due to a storage or mechanic’s statutory foreclosure lien.
- Detailed information is provided with this form to explain the steps and supporting documentation required to complete the statutory foreclosure lien process.
- Additional form(s) needed: PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB)
and/or PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
504 (PDF 241.8 KB),
PWD
763 (PDF 263.5 KB).
- The Questionnaire Affidavit form must be completed in full, signed, and notarized.
Affidavit Of Statutory Lien Foreclosure Sale By Self-Service Storage Facility
PWD 309B- This form is completed when transferring ownership to the purchaser of a vessel and/or outboard motor sold due to a self-service storage lien.
- Detailed information is provided with this form to explain the steps and supporting documentation required to complete the statutory foreclosure lien process.
- Additional form(s) needed: PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB)
and/or PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
504 (PDF 241.8 KB),
PWD
763 (PDF 263.5 KB).
- The Questionnaire Affidavit form must be completed in full, signed, and notarized.
Application for Dealer, Distributor or Manufacturer License
The basic application form used for all Marine License activity including:
- Original (new) license.
- Renew license.
- Transfer license to new owner.
- Transfer license to new location.
- Purchase additional Temporary Use Validation Card with Decal Set.
- Correct or update license information.
- The application form must be completed in full, signed and notarized.
- The Texas Administrative Code regarding Marine Dealers, Distributors and Manufacturers is included with the application.
Application for Marine Licensee Temporary Use Validation Card and/or Decal Set
This form is used to:
- Purchase additional Temporary Use Validation Card with Decal Set.
- Replace a lost Temporary Use Validation Card.
- Request a corrected Temporary Use Validation Card.
Affidavit for Repossessed Boat and/or Motor
- Form used by lien holder to repossess a boat and/or motor because of failure of the boat and/or outboard motor owner to meet the terms of their financial obligation.
- Submit with applicable form(s): PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB),
PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB).
- The Affidavit for Repossessed Boat and/or Motor form must be completed in full, signed and notarized.
Affidavit of Facts
- This form is used to provide written explanations of specific situations.
- Form is used as a support document. Submit with applicable form(s): PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB),
PWD
143M (PDF 746.6 KB),
PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
144M (PDF 335.8 KB),
PWD
403 (PDF 298.2 KB).
Bonded Title Process (Instructions)
Statement of Fact for Boat and/or Outboard Motor Bonded Title Review
PWD
388 (0 B)
- This form is used to request the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to consider issuing a bonded title for a vessel and/or outboard motor which does not qualify for standard titling because the properly assigned title and/or required legal documentation cannot be obtained.
- Detailed information is provided with this form to explain the steps and supporting documentation required to complete the bonded title review process.
- The completed form with support documents will be used to review and assess the circumstance to determine if a bonded title is appropriate.
- Do not send fees with this application.
Request to Release a Lien, Add a New Lien, or Correct a Lien
This form is used to make the following changes to lien holder information:
- Release an existing lien. The lien holder signature must be notarized for release of existing lien.
- Add a new lien.
- Correct existing lien information.
Verification of Vessel or Outboard Motor Serial Number
- This form is used to verify serial number/hull identification number on vessel/outboard motor.
- An attempt to trace the identification/serial number is required. If the numbers cannot be read on the tracing, trace it anyway, then write the number below the tracing.
- Form is used as a support document. Submit with applicable form(s): PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB),
PWD
143M (PDF 746.6 KB),
PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
144M (PDF 335.8 KB).
Letter of Authorization
- The owner of record may use this form to authorize another individual to process their registration or titling transaction.
- This form does not function as Power of Attorney.
- This form does not allow the authorized individual to sign for the owner/applicant.
Affidavit of Heirship for a Vessel/Boat and/or Outboard Motor
- This form is used when owner is deceased and left either no will or a will; no application for administration has been filed; and there is no necessity for an administration upon the estate.
- Form is used as a support document. Submit with applicable form(s): PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB),
PWD
143M (PDF 746.6 KB),
PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
144M (PDF 335.8 KB).
- The Affidavit of Heirship form must be completed in full, signed and notarized.
Ownership/Lien Holder Information Printout or Ownership History Report
This form is used to:
- Obtain a computer printout, which provides the current owner/lien holder name, address and vessel and/or outboard motor description.
- Obtain the History, which provides a copy of all documents submitted for transactions on file for a vessel and/or outboard motor. TPWD retains historical documentation for vessels and outboard motors for a period of 10 years.
- History requests must be sent to TPWD Austin Headquarters for processing.
Additional Tools
- Request Current Ownership Printout Online (This provides current ownership information only, ownership histories must be submitted by mail.)
Pawn Shop Affidavit
- This form is used when a vessel and/or outboard motor has been left as unredeemed pledged goods at a pawn shop. Separate application forms required for each vessel and outboard motor.
- The Pawn shop is required to title the vessel/outboard motor in the pawn shop's name, prior to selling (unless they are a licensed Marine Dealer).
- Additional form(s) needed: PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB)
and/or PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB).
- The Pawn Shop Affidavit must be completed in full, signed and notarized.
Rights of Survivorship Ownership Agreement for a Vessel and/or Outboard Motor
- This form used when primary owner and co-owner agree that the ownership of a vessel and/or outboard motor be held jointly and in the event of the death of either, the ownership will vest in and belong to the surviving owner.
- Additional form(s) needed: PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB)
and/or PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB).
- The Rights of Survivorship form must be completed in full, signed and notarized.
Boat Sales Tax Computation Worksheet (PWD 930)
Boat sales tax is in the stage of transition and the assessment period will soon be revised based upon a new ruling from the Comptroller of Public Accounts office.
PWD 930 - Boat Sales Tax, Penalty and Interest Calculator
Worksheet used in preparing forms PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB)
and PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB).
This form is used to:
- Calculate sales tax owed Texas.
- Calculate penalties for delinquent sales tax payments.
- Calculate interest for delinquent sales tax payments.
Limited Power of Attorney for Vessels and/or Outboard Motors
- This form is a legal document used to designate a representative (individual or company) to conduct business and sign documents on behalf of another.
- Form is used as a support document. Submit with applicable form(s): PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB),
PWD
143M (PDF 746.6 KB),
PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
144M (PDF 335.8 KB),
PWD
403 (PDF 298.2 KB).
- The Limited Power of Attorney form must be completed in full, signed and notarized.
Affidavit of Authority to Administer Trust
- This form is used when the owner of record is in a trust name and the trust is transferring ownership. The trustee can use this form or a complete copy of the trust to show authority as trustee and authorization to sign on behalf of the trust.
- Form is used as a support document. Submit with applicable form(s): PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB),
PWD
143M (PDF 746.6 KB),
PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
144M (PDF 335.8 KB),
PWD
403 (PDF 298.2 KB).
- The Affidavit of Authority to Administer Trust must be completed in full, signed and notarized.
Void Request
- This form is used by TPWD or its Agent to void a TPWD vessel/boat and/or outboard motor title/registration transaction.
- A void is a transaction within the Boat Registration Information and Titling System that involves reversing prior transactions which involve changes to money. Corrections which do not involve money may be handled through Processor Error Corrections which are available on the Maintenance forms.
- Additional form(s) available: PWD
143M (PDF 746.6 KB)
and/or PWD
144M (PDF 335.8 KB).
Affidavit of Fee Exemption for Military Personnel
- This form is used by military personnel preparing to be deployed to serve
in a hostile fire zone for exemption from payment of the following fees:
- Transfer of ownership
- Vessel/motor Certificate of Title (includes original, replacement, quick, and bonded titles)
- All other fees and taxes will apply and are due at the time of application.
- Form is used as a support document. Submit with applicable form(s): PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB),
PWD
143M (PDF 746.6 KB),
PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB),
PWD
144M (PDF 335.8 KB),
PWD
403 (PDF 298.2 KB).
Marine Licensee Validation Card Usage Log
This form is used to:
- Maintain a daily log accounting for all usage of Marine Licensee Temporary Use Validation Card with Decals by the Licensee.
Application for Party Boat Operator License
This form is used to:
- Apply for a new license, renew a license, replace a lost license, or update information on an existing license.
For additional information about this license: Party Boat Operator License Program.
Application for Annual Party Boat Inspection
This form is used to:
- Apply for an annual party boat safety inspection.
For additional information about this license: Party Boat Operator License Program.
Request to Skip Titling Requirement of Previous Owner(s)
This form should be completed by an applicant when this person has purchased or acquired a boat or outboard motor from a seller and the title is in the name of a prior owner (not the sellers' name). This form should only be submitted when the previous owner refuses to title the asset or when proof can be provided that the previous owner cannot be located. This form will not negate the tax liability owed by the previous, non-titled owners. Information provided will be followed up for non-payment of sales tax and boat titling fees. Incomplete information may result in denial of the application.
This form is subject to approval and should be submitted only when:
- The applicant is not a licensed marine dealer, and
- The applicant has obtained a written bill of sale from the seller, and
- Either the title from the owner on record is signed on the back of the title or a signed statement of no financial interest from the owner on record can be submitted, and
- A clear progression of ownership can be determined through the documentation provided, and
- The previous (non-titled) owner's cannot be reached or have refused to title the asset as required by state law.
This form is used as a support document for applicable ownership transfers. Submit with appropriate application form(s):
PWD
143 (PDF 228.8 KB)
and PWD
144 (PDF 175.9 KB)
Ownership Change Notification - Vessel/Boat or Outboard Motor
- This form is used by the titled or recorded owner of a vessel/boat or outboard motor to notify the department (within 15 days) of the sale or gift of that asset or when the owner has died. When the form is submitted, the information will be added to the asset record. This can provide protection from future liability if the purchaser or recipient fails to promptly transfer the title and will prevent further registrations from occurring without transferring the ownership.
- The completed form should be mailed to TPWD Boat Registration, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744 or faxed to 512-389-4900 or scanned with completed information and signature to be attached to an email to boat.reg@tpwd.texas.gov.
Abandoned Boat and/or Outboard Motor Request for Bonded Title Review
- This form is used to request a bonded title review for an abandoned boat and/or outboard motor left on private property without the consent of the property owner for more than seven (7) days. The request will be reviewed and if approved, a packet will be mailed to the applicant containing information and additional form letters to use for sending notice to the proper law enforcement agency and the owner(s) and lien holder(s).
- If approved, a public notice will be posted on the TPWD website for a period of six (6) months to allow owners to claim the asset. If, after the six (6) month web posting, the assets are not picked up by the legal owner, lien holder, or law enforcement agency and there are no legal claims of ownership, applicants will qualify for a bonded title.
- If the situation does not qualify, then a response will be mailed back to the applicant stating the reason for denial.
- Additional form(s) needed: PWD
504
Top of Page^