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Re: T&T: Florida Sojourn pass

JH
Jim Healy
Mon, Mar 8, 2021 5:42 PM

Jim,

There is no such thing in the actual Florida HSMV system called a "Sojourners Permit."  They don't use that word.  What you want is called an "Application to Register Non-Titled Vehicles." HSMV Form No. 87244.  Here's a link: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/87244.pdf https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/87244.pdf.  "Sojourner's Permit" is just a moniker that cruiser's use to talk about it.  It's stupid, because Florida doesn't use that word and so it's extremely difficult and confusing to Google.

The link and punctuation may not come through on the list.  Sorry.

One thing though.  You DO NOT get the 90-day reciprocity UNLESS your boat is actually state-registered in another state.  Some states do not register USCG-documented boats, and some do.  If your state doesn't, then you will need the temporary registration to be in place on Day 1 in Florida.  If the boat is state registered in another state, then you get the 90-day reciprocity.  The "logic" is, If the boat is not registered in another state, there is no other state to which Florida can "extend the courtesy of reciprocity," and so, there is no 90-day reciprocity period.  Plan accordingly.

Hope this helps,

Jim

Peg and Jim Healy, living aboard Sanctuary
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Jim, There is no such thing in the actual Florida HSMV system called a "Sojourners Permit." They don't use that word. What you want is called an "Application to Register Non-Titled Vehicles." HSMV Form No. 87244. Here's a link: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/87244.pdf <https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/87244.pdf>. "Sojourner's Permit" is just a moniker that cruiser's use to talk about it. It's stupid, because Florida doesn't use that word and so it's extremely difficult and confusing to Google. The link and punctuation may not come through on the list. Sorry. One thing though. You DO NOT get the 90-day reciprocity UNLESS your boat is actually state-registered in another state. Some states do not register USCG-documented boats, and some do. If your state doesn't, then you will need the temporary registration to be in place on Day 1 in Florida. If the boat is state registered in another state, then you get the 90-day reciprocity. The "logic" is, If the boat is not registered in another state, there is no other state to which Florida can "extend the courtesy of reciprocity," and so, there is no 90-day reciprocity period. Plan accordingly. Hope this helps, Jim Peg and Jim Healy, living aboard Sanctuary http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com <http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com/> Monk 36 Hull #132 MMSI #367042570 AGLCA #3767 MTOA #3436