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Boat Dealer Original Facility Application (VS-1, VS-19, VS-141, VS-142, VS-3)

This certificate allows a person to buy, sell, trade, or register motor boats.

AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME

45 Days

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Boat Dealer Original Facility Application (VS-1, VS-19, VS-141, VS-142, VS-3)
 
 This certificate allows a person to buy, sell, trade, or register motor boats.
 

 





 

 
Overview

 

 Allows a person to buy, sell, or trade boats designed to have a motor and are used to transport one or more people across water. Allows the dealer to register boats containing motors, to promote boating safety, and provide consumer protection.
 

 
 



 


 

 NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, Section 2257, Article 48
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 15 NYCRR, Chap I, Sub H, Part 104.6
 
 
 




 

 
Prerequisites
 
 1. Agency: Taxation and Finance, Department of; Permit: Certificate of Authority to Collect Sales Tax 
2. Agency: Motor Vehicles, Department of; Permit: Public Emissions Inspection Station Buy/Sell Agreement, Sometimes Required
 





 

 
Requirements
 
 1. Business Certificate or Corporation Filing Receipt, Always Required
2. Copy of Current Valid NYS Driver License for Each Owner/Officer/Member, Always Required
3. Inspection, Always Required
 





 

 
How to Apply

 

 

 

 1. See form below.
 
 

 

 

 
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

 • Driver's license
• Proof of business name
• Certificate of Authority (DTF-17A)
• EIN
• If franchise, franchise agreement or letter of intent from manufacturer
• Worker's Compensation
• Deed, mortgage, or tax bill if you own the property, or rental agreement and deed if you rent
• If you wish transporter plates, a written statement
• Surety Bond/Dealer Bond
• VS-95 Public Emissions Inspection Station Buy/Sell Agreement, if applicable
• Fees (variable)
 

 

 

 

 





 

 
Form(s)

 
 





 
 

 
Required Fees

 

 
 

 TYPE
 REFUNDABLE
 AMOUNT
 COMMENTS
 

 
 
 
ApplicationNo$10
License/PermitYes$50For 2 years
ApplicationNo

 

 

 

 
Optional Fees

 
 

 

 
Payment Options:
 
 Cash; Personal Check; Postal Money Order; Certified Check
 

 

 Make payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
 





 

 
Duration & Processing

 
 

 

 

 Application Processing Comments: Initial processing time varies - 45 to 60 days
Common Denial Reasons: Incorrect information; Criminal record
 





 

 
Additional Info

 1. Permit applications can be rejected by the agency without being approved or disapproved
2. Permit/License must be posted
3. Proof of Workers' Compensation or exemption therefrom is required
 





 

 
For additional information/Sponsor Agency:

 
Motor Vehicles, Department of

 


		

			

				

				
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