Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 1548 | Watercraft Certificates of Title
Section 1548.01 | Exceptions to Chapter - Forms.

Effective: September 14, 2016
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly
(A) As used in this chapter, "electronic" and "watercraft" have the same meanings as in section 1546.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) This chapter does not apply to any of the following:
(1) A watercraft covered by a marine document in effect that has been assigned to it by the United States government pursuant to federal law;
(2) A watercraft from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters in this state;
(3) A watercraft whose owner is the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state;
(4) A ship's lifeboat. As used in division (B)(4) of this section, "lifeboat" means a watercraft that is held aboard another vessel and used exclusively for emergency purposes.
(5) A canoe;
(6) A watercraft less than fourteen feet in length without a permanently affixed mechanical means of propulsion;
(7) A watercraft less than fourteen feet in length with a permanently fixed mechanical means of propulsion of less than ten horsepower as determined by the manufacturer's rating;
(8) Outboard motors of less than ten horsepower as determined by the manufacturer's rating.
(C) The various certificates, applications, and assignments necessary to provide certificates of title for watercraft and outboard motors shall be made on appropriate forms approved by the chief of the division of parks and watercraft.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources

Chapter 1548 | Watercraft Certificates of Title

Section 1548.01 | Exceptions to Chapter - Forms.

Section 1548.02 | Chief of Division of Watercraft - Powers and Duties.

Section 1548.021 | Election for Issuance of Physical Certificate of Title.

Section 1548.03 | Certificate of Title.

Section 1548.031 | Sale by Minor Requires Signature of Custodial Adult.

Section 1548.032 | Physical Certificate Not Required in Private Sale to Dealer.

Section 1548.04 | Evidencing Ownership.

Section 1548.05 | Manufacturer's or Importer's Certificate.

Section 1548.06 | Application for Certificate of Title.

Section 1548.061 | Casual Sales.

Section 1548.07 | Application Contents - Permanent Identification Number.

Section 1548.071 | Joint Ownership With Right of Survivorship.

Section 1548.072 | Designating Transfer-on-Death Beneficiary or Beneficiaries.

Section 1548.08 | Information Contained on Physical Certificate of Title.

Section 1548.09 | Issuing Physical or Electronic Certificate of Title.

Section 1548.10 | Fees.

Section 1548.11 | Ownership of Vehicle Changed by Operation of Law.

Section 1548.12 | Surrender and Cancellation of Certificate of Title.

Section 1548.13 | Duplicate Certificates.

Section 1548.14 | Title Information Furnished - Reports - Copies - Fees.

Section 1548.141 | Public Access to Title Information via Electronic Means.

Section 1548.15 | Authorized Agents.

Section 1548.16 | Administration of Oaths.

Section 1548.17 | Notification of Watercraft Thefts.

Section 1548.18 | Prohibited Acts.

Section 1548.19 | Offenses Concerning Stolen Watercraft and Certificates of Title.

Section 1548.20 | Security Interest Covering Watercraft or Outboard Motor for Which Certificate of Title Is Required.

Section 1548.21 | Watercraft Not Subject of Certificate of Title.

Section 1548.22 | Remaining Fees Paid to Treasurer of State Credited to Waterways Safety Fund.

Section 1548.99 | Penalty.