Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles · Connecticut state form
B-203 Vessel Ownership Affidavit
Use this affidavit to provide vessel ownership, lien, seller, and vessel details to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. Owners attest to the information provided.
- What this form is
- The B-203 Vessel Ownership Affidavit asks owners to identify the vessel, disclose known liens or encumbrances, and attest to lawful ownership and other statements. It also collects owner and co-owner information, vessel specifications, seller details, and any known title brand. The form states that the vessel is not documented or foreign documented and warns that false statements may have legal consequences.
- Who needs it
- Vessel owners completing an ownership affidavit for the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, including owners reporting known liens or encumbrances.
- Why it needs a notary
- The form is labeled “Oath and Acknowledgment,” so the signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- The document identifies the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, Marine Vessel Section, but provides no specific submission method. Submit it to the Connecticut agency named on the form.
Questions
What is the B-203 Vessel Ownership Affidavit used for?
It provides vessel ownership information to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, including known liens or encumbrances, owner details, vessel specifications, and seller information.
Does the B-203 require notarization?
Yes. The form is labeled “Oath and Acknowledgment,” so the signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
What vessel information does the affidavit request?
The form requests details such as vessel type, make, model, hull number, length, horsepower, hull material, color, fuel, propulsion, and marine sanitation device information.