Florida registration ... "antique" status???

[J's Dream]

Have any of the Florida owners registered their Hatt as an antique to save the annual registration fees? What was involved? Does the DMV have a field agent? How does it all work?

Jason

 

[Pascal]

I did it at a private tag agency when rewetting. Just signed a form stating the boat was used for personal use and had its original engines. Saved $100 a year.

 

[captddis]

I have both Chris's registered as antiques and next year I will convert the Hatt.

 

[bobk]

I did mine this spring at the tax office. It just takes a request.

Bobk

 

[Mike36c]

Original year engines, non-commercial use, 30yrs old and your good to go. I'm converting mine next time around.

 

[TopHattandTails]

Does any one know if this is good for other states (Federal classification, or just FLA)? How do you find out?

 

[J's Dream]

Thanks guys. I'll probably swing by the tag office this week and take care of everything...will report back on how easy/no-so-easy they make it.

Jason

 

[tom5518]

Does any one know if this is good for other states (Federal classification, or just FLA)? How do you find out?

It's only a Florida thing.

 

[J's Dream]

Went to the tag office this afternoon. This was as simple as asking for a status change. They printed out a form I need to sign and send to Tallahassee, and my 2 year registration cost me $12.50. Once the form is sent in, renewals will be at the cost of processing only, with no more paperwork. Definitely worth asking about!!!

 

[Boatsb]

how much was it before Jay?

 

[J's Dream]

I want to say it was $130 a year...I'll edit this if I'm wrong. So my $270 bill (2 year renewal) was reduced to $12.50!

 

[Boatsb]

thats about what I remember too. sooooo long since I thought about it. I guess I will give them a visit.

 

[Jaxfishgyd]

Guess it's either just my luck or how Duval County works... I've been in 3 times and still haven't gotten mine changed..
But now I'm in Nassau County maybe my luck will change.