STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES
SUBMIT THIS FORM TO YOUR LOCAL TAX COLLECTOR OFFICE
AFFIDAVIT FOR TRANSFER/SALE ON A REPOSSESSED VESSEL
IN DEFAULT OF CONTRACT
Date of Application: ______________________
I (We) hereby certify that the below described vessel which is currently titled in the name(s) of
__________________________________________________________ has been lawfully repossessed as the result
of a contract default by the titled owner(s). Said vessel is now physically in my (our) possession and has no other
known liens against it. Furthermore, I (we) agree to defend the title to said vessel against all additional claims of
ownership or indebtedness.
Vessel Registration Number
Hull Identification Number
Vessel Title Number
Date of Repossession
Name and Address of individual/firm authorizing repossession of vessel:
Name
Title
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing document and that the facts stated in it are true.
Signature of Authorized Representative
If this vessel is to be titled and registered in a name other than yours, please complete the following section:
Vessel sold on_________________________ for the amount of $_________________________ to:
Date of Sale
Name of Purchaser
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Section 328.05, Florida Statutes, provides that whoever knowingly makes a false statement in any application or
affidavit required under the provisions of Chapter 328, or in a bill of sale or sworn statement of ownership or
otherwise commit a fraud in any application is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
775.082, 775.083 and 775.084.
Application Instructions: In order to transfer said title and registration to the above vessel, forward this
completed affidavit to the local county tax collector’s office. In addition to this affidavit, include: (a) the
current original title certificate; (b) A form HSMV 82040, Application for Certificate of Title with/without
Registration; (c) a copy of the applicable contract upon which said claim of possession and ownership is made
or a copy of the court order or judgement.
Check your local phone book government pages or visit the following website for current mailing
addresses:
HSMV 87008 (Rev. 07/11)