The HSIA board recently approved new Marina Rules.  The rules state that "Any boat in the marina must be at least 50% owned by one or more Hillsmere residents" and that "A person may have full or part ownership in no more than two boats in the marina but may own more that 50% of only one of them".  In addition, the rules require that "all owners must sign a notarized statement, provided by HSIA, attesting to the percentage of ownership".  In order to implement and enforce these rules we have prepared a Vessel Ownership Affidavit Form.

Who Must Submit The Form?

Boats with more than one owner must submit the form unless all the owners live at the same address and all are on the official tax records for that property.   If any of the owners have an interest in an additional boat in the marina then the form must be submitted and signed by all the owners.

How Do I Get The Form?

Click here to download the Vessel Ownership Affidavit Form in Adobe PDF format.  If you don't have Adobe Acrobat click on the button below to download a free copy.

Instructions

1. Print the vessel name and the Maryland registration number (or USCG documentation number) in the spaces provided on each page.
   
2. Print the name and address of each owner in the blocks provided.  The form allows for up to four owners.  Use additional forms if necessary.  The owner names must correspond to the names shown on the vessel's official registration or documentation papers (if you have not already provided a copy then please attach to the form).
   
3. Print the percentage ownership for each owner listed.  The percentages must total 100%.
   
4. Each listed owner must sign the form in the presence of a Notary Public who must notarize each signature separately.  There are signature blocks for four owners.  Use additional forms if necessary. 
   
5. Mail the completed form to HSIA, PO Box 3485, Annapolis, MD  21403.