Issue with title in Tx(Sailboat).?

Question

I bought a sailboat from a coworker a year ago. Got put on the back burner for awhile, but now I'm trying to get it titlled in my name. She has since moved away.

I called the TP&W and they said I could apply for a bonded title. What exactly is this and how does it work? I'm going to take the # on the boat down to the TP&W with what paperwork I have(Bill of Sale), some completed paperwork for transfer of title, etc...just wondering what my chances are for not having a sailboat but a large paperweight...glad I was able to get the boat sooo cheap, at least I could part it out if worst comes to worst :*(

Answer 1

Different states = different rules.

Look, it does not matter what they say that you have to do.  If they say you have to wear a pirate hat and have an eye patch, then that is what you have to do.

If you got a bill of sale and transfer of title paperwork, then you should be ok.

Go to your states website and see for yourself what you need to have with you.