§ 75A-32 – Short title.
75A-32. Short title. This Article shall be known as the Vessel Titling Act. (1989, c. 739, s. 1; 2006-185, s. 2.)
§ 75A-33 – Definitions.
75A-33. Definitions. The definitions set forth in G.S. 75A-2 shall apply to this Article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. (1989, c. 739, s. 1; 2006-185, s. 2.)
§ 75A-34 – Who may apply for certificate of title; authority of employees of Commission.
75A-34. Who may apply for certificate of title; authority of employees of Commission. (a) Any owner of a motorized vessel or sailboat 14 feet or longer or any personal watercraft, as defined in G.S. 75A-13.3(a), that is applying for a certificate of number for the first time in this State pursuant to G.S. 75A-5(a), and […]
§ 75A-35 – Form and contents of application.
75A-35. Form and contents of application. (a) The owner or the owner’s attorney shall apply for a certificate of title for a vessel. The application shall contain the name, residence, and mailing address of the owner, the county where the vessel is taxed, proof of ownership, and a statement of all liens or encumbrances upon […]
§ 75A-36 – Notice by owner of change of address.
75A-36. Notice by owner of change of address. Whenever any person, after applying for or obtaining the certificate of title of a vessel, moves from the address shown on the application or certificate of title, that person shall, within 30 days of moving, notify the Commission of the change of address on a form acceptable […]
§ 75A-37 – Certificate of title as evidence; duration; transfer of title.
75A-37. Certificate of title as evidence; duration; transfer of title. (a) A certificate of title is prima facie evidence of the ownership of a vessel. A certificate of title shall remain in force for the life of the vessel. (b) Upon the sale, assignment, or transfer of a vessel for which a certificate of title […]
§ 75A-38 – Commission's records; fees.
75A-38. Commission’s records; fees. (a) The Commission shall maintain a record of any title it issues. (b) The Commission shall charge a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) to issue a new or transfer certificate of title. The Commission shall transfer on a quarterly basis at least ten dollars ($10.00) of each new or transfer certificate […]
§ 75A-39 – Duplicate certificate of title.
75A-39. Duplicate certificate of title. The Commission may issue a duplicate certificate of title plainly marked "duplicate" across its face upon application by the person entitled to hold the certificate if the Commission is satisfied that the original certificate has been lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or has become illegible. Mutilated or illegible certificates shall be […]