Fla. Stat. 328.56
Vessel registration number

(1)

A vessel operated, used, and stored exclusively on private lakes and ponds;

(2)

A vessel owned by the United States Government;

(3)

A vessel used exclusively as a ship’s lifeboat;

(4)

A non-motor-powered vessel less than 16 feet in length or a non-motor-powered canoe, kayak, racing shell, or rowing scull, regardless of length;

(5)

A federally documented vessel;

(6)

A vessel already covered by a registration number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state or by the United States Coast Guard in a state without a federally approved numbering system, if the vessel has not been within this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days;

(7)

A vessel operating under a valid temporary certificate of number;

(8)

A vessel from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state; or

(9)

An undocumented vessel used exclusively for racing.

Source: Section 328.56 — Vessel registration number, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0328.­56 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 328.56. Vessel registration number's source at flsenate​.gov