Boat Forms
Notice – Fee Change Effective September 1, 2009:
New boat titling, registration and marine licensing fees will be in effect beginning September 1, 2009. Beginning July 1, 2009, the new fees will apply to the renewal of boat registrations and Marine Licenses that expire in or after the month of September. All boat-related transactions occurring after August 31, 2009 will be charged the new fee rates.
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.
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.
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 Manual Computation Worksheet below 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 
(PDF 21.1 KB) - Boat Sales Tax Manual Computation Worksheet below 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 509.5 KB), PWD 144 (PDF 390 KB), PWD 403 (PDF 298.2 KB).
- Lien holder signature must be notarized.
Storage-Mechanic's Lien Questionnaire Affidavit
Storage/Mechanic's Lien Questionnaire Affidavit Procedures
Affidavit: PWD 309 (PDF 27.9 KB) , Procedures: PWD 309A (PDF 35.2 KB) — (each form front and back)
- Storage/Mechanic's Lien Questionnaire Affidavit Procedures is a checklist for each step required in filing a Storage/Mechanic's Lien.
- The Questionnaire Affidavit PWD 309 (PDF 27.9 KB) is completed when transferring a vessel and/or outboard motor into the name of an individual or business due to a storage or mechanic's lien. Separate application forms required for each vessel and outboard motor.
- Additional form(s) needed: PWD 143 (PDF 509.5 KB) and/or PWD 144 (PDF 390 KB), PWD 504 (PDF 241.8 KB), PWD 763 (PDF 263.5 KB).
- The Questionnaire Affidavit form(s) must be completed in full, signed, and notarized.
Affidavit Of Statutory Lien Foreclosure Sale By Self-Service Storage Facility
Instructions For Transfer Of Title Of Vessel Or Outboard Motor After Foreclosure Sale Under Self-Service Storage Lien
Affidavit: PWD 309B (PDF 81.7 KB), Instructions: PWD 309C (PDF 70.9 KB)
- Instructions For Transfer Of Title Of Vessel Or Outboard Motor After Foreclosure Sale Under Self-Service Storage Lien lists each step required in filing a self-service storage lien, as well as any additional forms that may be required.
- Affidavit Of Statutory Lien Foreclosure Sale By Self-Service Storage Facility is completed when transferring a vessel and/or outboard motor into the name of an individual or business due to a self-service storage lien. Separate application forms required for each vessel and outboard motor.
- Additional form(s) needed: PWD 143 (PDF 509.5 KB) and/or PWD 144 (PDF 390 KB), PWD 504 (PDF 241.8 KB), PWD 763 (PDF 263.5 KB).
- The Questionnaire Affidavit form(s) 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.
Boating Accident Report Form
- This form is used by boat operator to report a boating accident.
- The report must be submitted on or before the expiration of 30 days after the incident.
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 509.5 KB), PWD 144 (PDF 390 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 509.5 KB), PWD 143M (PDF 405.1 KB), PWD 144 (PDF 390 KB), PWD 144M (PDF 335.8 KB), PWD 403 (PDF 298.2 KB).
Bonded Title Process (Instructions)
Request for Bonded Title Application Review
PWD 388A (PDF 20.4 KB) Instructions
PWD 388 (PDF 217 KB)Request for Bonded Title Application Review
- This form is used to accompany existing applications and supporting documentation for either a boat or outboard motor, which does not qualify for titling due to a lack of documentation involving a title, bill of sale or invoice, or vessel obtained through an inheritance.
- Completed form will be used to review and assess the circumstance to determine if a bonded title is appropriate.
- Do not send fees with this application. Fees will be determined upon review and included in additional correspondence.
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 509.5 KB), PWD 143M (PDF 405.1 KB), PWD 144 (PDF 390 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 509.5 KB), PWD 143M (PDF 405.1 KB), PWD 144 (PDF 390 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 509.5 KB) and/or PWD 144 (PDF 390 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 509.5 KB) and/or PWD 144 (PDF 390 KB).
- The Rights of Survivorship form must be completed in full, signed and notarized.
Boat Sales Tax Manual Computation Worksheet
Manual worksheet used in preparing forms PWD 143 (PDF 509.5 KB) and PWD 144 (PDF 390 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.
Instructions for completing the worksheet are included with the form.
Additional Tools
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 509.5 KB), PWD 143M (PDF 405.1 KB), PWD 144 (PDF 390 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 509.5 KB), PWD 143M (PDF 405.1 KB), PWD 144 (PDF 390 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 405.1 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 509.5 KB), PWD 143M (PDF 405.1 KB), PWD 144 (PDF 390 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 509.5 KB) and PWD 144 (PDF 390 KB)
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