IMPORTANT UPDATE: The 2025 Florida Legislature passed SB 1388 – Vessels – directing FLHSMV to issue a Florida Freedom Boater Safety inspection decal, upon the original registration, renewal, or transfer of vessel ownership. The customer must submit an attestation signifying that the vessel is deemed to have met the safety equipment carriage and use requirements.
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Effective July 1, 2025 customers may request a Florida Freedom Boater Safety inspection decal by submitting completed form HSMV 87191 – Vessel Safety Equipment Attestation. All offices can begin taking decal orders immediately and FLHSMV will fulfill these requests as soon as the decals are available. FLHSMV anticipates delivery of the new decals within the next 6 to 8 weeks.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission has compiled a list of FAQs to assist. You can read them here.
