Previous titling laws indicate all watercraft less than 14 feet in length, outboard motors of less than 10 horsepower as determined by manufacturers rating, and canoes and kayaks do not need to be titled. (ORC 1548.01).
Effective January 1, 2000, watercraft less than 14 feet in length with a permantly fixed means of propulsion will be required to be titled. (This includes personal watercraft. Examples: wave runners, jet skis, etc.)
Exception: A watercraft less than 14 feet in length with a permanently fixed means of propulsion of less than 10 horsepower as determined by the manufacturers rating in not required to be titled.
If the above mentioned watercraft was owned prior to January 1, 2000, no title is required until it is mortgaged, sold or otherwise disposed of (ORC 1548.21). If a title has not been previously issued in Ohio, the owner may present a manufacturer's statement of origin (MSO) or a sworn statement of ownership. For out of state watercraft, the owner may present a certificate of title, bill of sale, or other evidencedence of ownership required by the law of another state from which the watercraft came. Questions? Please call the Ohio Division of Watercraft at 614-265-6480.
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