How does this work?  Considering building a novelty mini bass boat.

I just checked my states requirements.  If the boat is 12' and over it must be registered. If you attempt to get the registration you have to have the hull ID number. If the hull ID is missing or if it's a homemade boat you have to apply for a hull ID number with the state by filling out a form. I didn't check the form but I'm sure stuff like length, width, transom height, hull construction material, etc is on there.

That's cool, so they basically have a form to create a new registration.  Thanks for looking that up.

That's cool, so they basically have a form to create a new registration. Thanks for looking that up.

That's how it is in Tx, just fill out the form and if no ID# they will issue, but if you invent one (IE: something custom since you built it!) and already have it on the boat, it's good.  Also on homemade boats, TPWD requires an inspection (I think just by a game warden) for basic safety and stability.