Boat ownership in the State of Alabama

[barling]

I would like to speak with a person who owns and operates their boat in Alabama. In Michigan when I buy a boat to own and operate in Michigan I first secure a Michigan title and then apply for the registration numbers for the hull and a sticker which is good for three years. The same as for a car in Michigan, except the licnse is good for only one year. I am told in Alabama there no title is issued, only a registration. A person buying a boat for use in Alabama is asking for a registration which he says I must have received when I bought the boat, but I only have a title and then also a registration for the license which on a car is good for one year and on a boat for three years. Can someone explain what is happening in Alabama.

 

[HookedUp]

It seems fairly straight forward:

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR REGISTERING MY BOAT?

To Register a new boat (that has never been registered anywhere) or a boat that has been registered in another state and brought into Alabama for registration, an Application for Boat Registration, Transfer and Replacement must be completed. Your out-of-state registration, if available, must be presented with the application.

To transfer a vessel without current registration into a new owner's name and renew registration, an Application for Boat Registration, Transfer and Replacement must be completed. Sales tax will also be collected if applicable.

You will need to present a Bill of Sale for the boat.

This is from https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/departments/license-department/boat