In search for sites with keywords ("document authentication" "no fee" united states america), I found a dusty gem (
at this original word doc link or
cached html link). With some modification, it should suit our community appropriately for roads, highways, commonways, etc.
DECLARATION OF PRIVATE USE
AFFIDAVIT RE: (A) NON-CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS OR CARGO FOR HIRE, AND
(B) SALE OF YACHT OR INTEREST IN OWNING ENTITY
I, having been sworn,
depose and say that I am of
(title)
, owner or prospective owner of the vessel
to be registered in The Republic of the Marshall Islands
under Official Number ; and that such vessel is a pleasure yacht which complies with the
requirements of a Private Yacht as defined by the Maritime Administrator; and further:
(a) That said yacht will not be offered for any type of demise/bareboat charter operation; or be engaged in trade for the transportation of merchandise or the carriage of passengers for reward, remuneration or gain (other than as a contribution to the actual cost of the yacht or its operation for the period of the voyage or excursion).
(b) That the owner understands that in the event of the sale of the vessel or the interest in the owning entity, the purchaser will have no automatic right to re-register the vessel in their ownership or to continue the registration of the vessel under the Marshall Islands flag.
(c) That the owner understands that if it is determined after registration of the yacht that this Declaration has been deliberately and fraudulently filed with the Maritime Administrator, it will result in the immediate termination of the Private Yacht Certificate of Registry and the striking of the yacht from the registry.
4. That the owner further understands that under paragraph (a) the Registry permits a private yacht to be chartered out for up to 84 days in any one (1) calendar year to allow for the yacht owner to recoup some of his/her operating expenses. This chartering privilege exempts the yacht from having to be registered as a commercial yacht. However those who wish to charter their private yacht in accordance with these privileges will be required to satisfy the following additional requirements:
i. Notify the Administration in writing of the dates the yacht intends to use the chartering option and verify that the yacht will be in compliance with the following:
ii. Proper P&I and Hull and Machinery insurance cover will be in place for the period and scope of the charter(s).
iii. Compliance with the Administration standards for commercial yachts with respect to:
1. Manning and licensing; and
2. Equivalency compliance with lifesaving, firefighting and safety equipment.
Rev. 6/04 1 of 2 MI-127
(e) Although issued without an expiration date, the Private Yacht Certificate of Registry is subject to annual revalidation. The continued validly of the Certificate is contingent upon the following requirements being met by the yacht owner or operator:
i. Maintaining good standing of the owning entity in the Marshall Islands;
ii. Paying annual tonnage taxes, and all other fees or assessments when due;
iii. Submitting to the Administration each year by the anniversary date of the issue of the Private Yacht certificate of Registry a Certificate of Survey, statement of Compliance or other document issued by a recognized Classification society surveyor or underwriter’s assessor for the company that will be insuring the yacht, or by owner through a self-assessment scheme approved by the Maritime Administration, attesting to the continuing suitability for intended use.
A tonnage tax receipt will be issued via e-mail each year upon receipt of payment. A current tonnage tax receipt must be maintained with the private Yacht Certificate of Registry for the certificate to be considered valid.
(f) Obtaining a Permanent Radio Station license is a must within 90 days of the registration.
(signature)
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of 20
at
Signature of Notary Public, Deputy Commissioner or Special Agent
