Federal · Title 46 — Shipping
46 U.S.C. § 60103: Oath of ownership on entry
Read the full statutory text
the vessel’s certificate of documentation contains the names of all the owners of the vessel; or part of the ownership has been transferred since the certificate was issued and, to the best of the individual’s knowledge and belief, the vessel is still owned only by citizens of the United States. an owner if one resides at the port of entry; or the master if an owner does not reside at the port of entry. If the appropriate individual does not make the statement required by this section, the vessel is not entitled to the privileges of a vessel of the United States.
Verify at the official source: Federal legislative text
Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.
MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.