Vessel Agent Licensing Information

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Vessel Registration Agent Handbook (PDF)

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Vessel Agent License Form

An application for a vessel agent consists of:

• OL 54, Application for Appointment and Agreement as a Non-Public Undocumented Vessel Registration Agent
  
  The following documents are also required as part of the application package:
  
  
• Photograph(s) of business location, refer to Photograph Procedures.
• Corporation, Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability Partnership owned businesses only: A copy of Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Minutes or other document filed ith the Secretary of State, which identifies the officers, share holders and managers with 10% or more interest in the business is required.
• Copy of Board of Equalization Resale Permit

Mail application to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Occupational Licensing
PO Box 932342 L224
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420

NOTE: THERE ARE NO LICENSING FEES LISTED ON THE WEB

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Vessel Agent Licensing Authority

California Vehicle Code. Sections9840. The California Vehicle Code is available for purchase from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Code of Regulations. Title 13, Division 1, Chapter 1. Article 3.2 Registration of Vehicles

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Application Ouestions and Submission Information

If you have general licensing question you may call (916) 229-3126

Applications should be submitted to the following department address:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Occupational Licensing
PO Box 932342 L224
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420

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