Boat registration question

[Chaneylake]

Just before Wm Pendergrast went into hospital with virus(RIP), he gave his flatbottom boat, motor and trailer away if he didn't survive.
New owner needs to register rig in his name.
No paperwork can be found. Wm Pendersrast never kept stuff like paperwork.
Wm died with no will.
No death notice.
No funeral.
He gave us instructions on where to scatter his ashes.

What does new owner need to do to properly register the boat?
The boat was a gift.

 

[Sam Davis]

First thing I would do is go to the county court clerks office with the boat registration number and serial number and proof of transfer of ownership.

 

[Chaneylake]

First thing I would do is go to the county court clerks office with the boat registration number and serial number and proof of transfer of ownership.

I am not trying to be a smart azz
Yet I have already stated that there is no paperwork.

 

[Sam Davis]

I am not trying to be a smart azz
Yet I have already stated that there is no paperwork.

Your county clerk should have it on file. And be able to help you! I have registered boats before. I wouldn't have replied if I didn't have a clue.

 

[Sam Davis]

If it's been on the water it should have the TWRA numbers on it. The serial number should be on the back of the boat( transom). That should be all you need besides the transfer of ownership. To be legal if it's been on the water he should have the registration somewhere in the boat. Just trying to help. Been there before.

 

[Chaneylake]

If it's been on the water it should have the TWRA numbers on it. The serial number should be on the back of the boat( transom). That should be all you need besides the transfer of ownership. To be legal if it's been on the water he should have the registration somewhere in the boat. Just trying to help. Been there before.

I guess "no paperwork" means nothing to some people.

I will just wait for a TWRA answer.

 

[TNGunsmoke]

You might try giving the boat registration folks a call at 615-781-5270 and see if they can give you some guidance.

 

[scn]

PM sent, Ray

 

[Safari Hunt]

Registration paperwork is required to be kept on the watercraft. My bass boat had a card that had all the info and kept it the toolbox. Call the TWRA and make sure you get the name of the person that gives the information.