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Note<\/span> If an applicant claims use tax was paid to the dealer\/manufacturer, obtain a Statement of Facts REG 256 (PDF)<\/a> and place it as the last document in the application.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issue the CF number and stickers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n

Give the applicant an ABCs of California Boating (BOAT) booklet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n

Advise them to affix the CF number shown on the receipt to the vessel as shown in the BOAT 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n

For motorized vessels, issue one set of Vessel Carbon Monoxide Warning Stickers and the companion brochure. Advise the applicant to affix the stickers as explained in the BOAT 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

Homemade Vessels (VC \u00a79852)\u2014The following must be submitted:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n