How To Restore or Replace a Lost Jet Ski or Boat Title in Virginia

The procedures for PWC or Vessel Title restoration depends on the reason why you do not have a Title on hand. 

While there could be various reasons why you may be missing the Title, the most common are:  

1) You bought a jet ski from a non-Titling State 

Resolution: Look for the Registration card instead. Non-Titling States treat Registration Cards as Titles. And in Virginia you are allowed to obtain a Title on your name, If you provide this Registration Card and a Bill of Sale. The card looks like a small ID-size plastic card with the information about the jet ski and its owner (search in the vessel’s storage compartments because this card is often required to be present during rides).  

Jet ski registration Card

If you don’t find this card, you may contact me to have your Title Rebuild.

2) You lost your own Title which was on your name 

Resolution for this case is simple, you can restore it by requesting a Duplicate of Title from DWR. It will cost you $10 Titling fee. 

3) You purchased a jet ski or boat with a non-clean Title 

This happens when you buy from a person who has a Title but it has someone’s information filled in a Buyer’s Section so it’s not clean. DGIF will not accept Titles with blots and corrections so that Title can’t be used regardless whether you have Bill of Sale or not.  

Resolution: There is a long process full of paperwork. This is a situation when you may consider Title Rebuilding Service.

4) You Initially acquired a jet ski or vessel without a Title

Examples:

  • If you bought it, the seller may have lost the Title. Or the Seller has never registered or Titled the PWC on their name and they do not have a Title from the previous owner. 
  • You legally received the watercraft into possession as a gift, form of payment, or abandoned on your property.   

Resolution:  Another long-lasting costly procedure. Contact me with your case to order PWC Title Rebuilding Services. 

How To Obtain a New Title For a Jet Ski/Boat that You Bought Without Title

Jet Ski Title Lost VA

You can have a new Title issued by ordering Title Rebuilding Services. It’s a Paid Service which may take up to 6 months or even longer to receive the paperwork on hand. Consider purchasing Title Replacement service for the following situations:

  • If you bought (or were gifted) a jet ski without Title which came from a Titling State.
  • If you bought (or were gifted) a jet ski without the Registration Card which came from a non-Titling State. 
IMPORTANT!

You will not be able to temporarily register or use the PWC on public waters during the processing time. 

There is no 100% guarantee we would be able to successfully complete the process. However, there is 93% money back in the event the case is failed.

The Process will include running the records in state-level and national-wide government agencies including U.S. Coast Guard and violations will be reported to the law enforcement. We closely collaborate with DGIF and VA Marine Theft and Fraud Department.

Rebuilding Jet Ski/Boat Title Services

Restore Jet Ski Title in Virginia

The process of obtaining a new Title on your name is quite complex and includes many specific nuances.  The procedure of issuing a new Title for an undocumented watercraft will include but not limited to:

  1. Pulling the State(s) records. Collaborating with government agencies. 
  2. Contacting the last known owner by Certified Mail. 
  3. Paying all associated fees. 
  4. Filling out the paperwork and applications to have the ownership transferred.  

  5. Monitoring the process to ensure there are no delays or lost papers. 

At the end of a successful case you will receive a New Virginia State Title for the watercraft on your name. 

Documents Required to Get a New Watercraft Title for an Undocumented Vessel in Virginia

Depending on your specific case, we may require the following information from you: 

  • Photos of the vessel
  • Photo of the HULL ID Tag (aka Vin Plate)
  • Bill of Sale, if available
  • Copy of Driver’s License
  • Your Name, contacts and Mailing Address 

The Applications, forms, and some record requests will be filed on your behalf.

Some documents will require your signature and need to be notarized. 

You will receive instructions you must follow throughout the procedure. A failure to follow the guidelines may result in a case denial and delay, therefore there may be withholds  from your refund. 

WARNING!

Do not EVER touch Vin Plates on watercrafts. Do Not remove, replace, make alterations to the HIN (Hull Identification Number) in attempt to obtain the paperwork. Such actions are illegal and you may be charged with a felony.

Do Not confuse with restorations. If your vessel’s VIN is falling apart, you must restore it by following a legal procedure created for such cases.