District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-1541.16: Transfer of ownership
What this law says, in plain English
When a vessel ownership interest transfers voluntarily, the transferor must sign and deliver the title certificate (written or electronic) to the transferee. Failure to comply does not void the transfer between parties but may not protect against third-party claims.
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