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Title 33 → Chapter I → Subchapter S → Part 187

TITLE 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters

CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

SUBCHAPTER S—BOATING SAFETY

PART 187—VESSEL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

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Subpart A—GENERAL

§187.1
Which States are affected by this part?
§187.3
What vessels are affected by this part?
§187.5
What are the purposes of this part?
§187.7
What are the definitions of terms used in this part?
§187.9
What is a vessel identifier and how is one assigned?
§187.11
What are the procedures to participate in VIS?
§187.13
What are the procedures for obtaining certification of compliance with guidelines for State vessel titling systems?
§187.15
When is a mortgage a preferred mortgage?
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Subpart B—INFORMATION TO BE COLLECTED BY PARTICIPATING STATES

§187.101
What information must be collected to identify a vessel owner?
§187.103
What information must be collected to identify a vessel?
§187.105
What information on titled vessels must be collected and what may be collected?
§187.107
What information must be made available to assist law enforcement officials and what information may be made available?
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Subpart C—REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN VIS

§187.201
What are the compliance requirements for a participating State?
§187.203
What are the voluntary provisions for a participating State?
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Subpart D—GUIDELINES FOR STATE VESSEL TITLING SYSTEMS

§187.301
What are the eligibility requirements for certification of a State titling system to confer preferred mortgage status?
§187.303
What terms must a State define?
§187.304
What vessels must be titled?
§187.305
What are the requirements for applying for a title?
§187.307
What are dealer and manufacturer provisions?
§187.309
What are the requirements for transfer of title?
§187.311
What are the application requirements for a certificate of title because of a transfer by operation of law or order of court?
§187.313
Must a State honor a prior State title, Coast Guard documentation, and foreign registry?
§187.315
What happens when a title is surrendered for the purposes of documentation?
§187.317
What information must be on a certificate of title?
§187.319
What are the requirements for applying for a redundant title?
§187.321
What are the hull identification number (HIN) provisions?
§187.323
What are the procedures for perfection of security interests?
§187.325
Is a State required to specify procedures for the assignment of a security interest?
§187.327
What are a State's responsibilities concerning a discharge of security interests?
§187.329
Who prescribes and provides the forms to be used?
§187.331
What information is to be retained by a State?
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Appendix
Appendix A to Part 187—Participating Authorities
Appendix
Appendix B to Part 187—Participating and Certified Titling Authorities

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