District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-1541.05: Certificate of title required
What this law says, in plain English
Vessel owners must submit a certificate of title application to the Harbor Master within 20 days of ownership transfer or when the District becomes the state of principal use, with limited exceptions for documented vessels, barges, and dealer-held vessels.
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