NR 5.01(3)
(3) An application made by a person who intends to lease or rent the boat without propulsion machinery may omit items
sub. (1) (o) and
(p).
NR 5.01(4)
(4) An application for registration of a federally documented vessel shall contain the assigned federal documentation number, the name of the vessel and the hailing port as described in the documentation papers for that vessel in addition to the information required in
sub. (1).
NR 5.01(5)(a)(a)
Free certificate of number. A person who intends to use a boat exclusively as part of an advertisement being made for the manufacturer of the boat may apply for a free certificate of number for the boat as authorized under s.
30.52 (3g), Stats.
NR 5.01(5)(b)
(b) Application. A person applying for a free certificate of number under this subsection shall submit an application on the form provided by the department that contains all of the information required by the department which may include any information required under
sub. (1).
NR 5.01 Note
Note: A person may request a free certificate of number application form by calling (608) 266-2621 or by writing to the following address: Wisconsin DNR, Bureau of Customer Service and Licensing, 101 S. Webster Street, P.O. Box 7921 Madison, WI 53707-7921.
NR 5.01(5)(c)
(c) Additional information. In addition to the information required under
par. (b), the application shall contain all of the following:
NR 5.01(5)(c)1.
1. The beginning and ending dates for the period the boat will be used exclusively for making the advertisement, but not to exceed a total of 15 days.
NR 5.01(5)(c)3.
3. The name of the county in which the boat will be operated.
NR 5.01(5)(d)
(d) Effective period. The department shall issue a certificate of number with a suffix of TN for the boat, which shall be valid for not more than 15 consecutive days.
NR 5.01(5)(e)1.1. Upon being issued a certificate of number notification and awarded an identification number and decals by the department, the person making the advertisement shall paint on or attach the identification number and decals to each side of the forward half of the boat as prescribed under
s. NR 5.06.
NR 5.01(5)(e)2.
2. Notwithstanding
s. NR 5.06 (2) and
(3), the identification number may be attached to removable signs to be temporarily but firmly mounted upon or attached to the boat while being operated. No number other than the identification number awarded by the department under this paragraph may be painted, attached or otherwise displayed on either side of the forward half of a boat.
NR 5.01 Note
Note: Section
30.52 (3g), Stats., states: (a) A boat that is present in this state and used exclusively as part of an advertisement being made for the manufacturer of the boat shall be issued a certificate of number for a period not to exceed 15 days. The department may not charge a fee for the issuance of a certificate of number under this paragraph. (b) The department shall promulgate rules for the issuance of certificates of number under par. (a).
NR 5.01 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.01 to be NR 5.01,
Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71; am.,
Register, June, 1974, No. 222, eff. 7-1-74; cr. (4),
Register, April, 1985, No. 352, eff. 5-1-85; renum. (2) to be (2) (a), cr. (2) (b),
Register, July, 1993, No. 451, eff. 8-1-93;
CR 06-133: cr. (5)
Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 9-1-07;
CR 14-048: am. (1) (a) to (c), cr. (1) (cm), am. (1) (e) Register May 2015 No. 713, eff. 6-1-15.
NR 5.02
NR 5.02 Application for transfer. An application for a transfer certificate of number in addition to furnishing the information required by
s. NR 5.01 shall include a statement by the applicant listing the name and address of the previous owner, his or her certificate number, and the date on which the boat was acquired by the applicant. The applicant shall also sign the statement and send the previous owner's card to the department with the application for transfer.
NR 5.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.02 to be NR 5.02, and am.,
Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71; am.,
Register, April, 1985, No. 352, eff. 5-1-85.
NR 5.03
NR 5.03 Application for duplicate. An applicant for a duplicate certificate of number in addition to furnishing the information required by
s. NR 5.01 shall complete and sign a statement that the original certificate has been either destroyed or lost and that the application being made is for a duplicate.
NR 5.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.03 to be NR 5.03, and am.,
Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71.
NR 5.04
NR 5.04 Certificate of number. NR 5.04(1)
(1) The boat certificate of number issued in accordance with s.
30.52, Stats., except as allowed in
subs. (2),
(3) and
(4), must contain the following information:
NR 5.04(1)(f)
(f) Whether the boat is used for pleasure, rent or lease, dealer or manufacturer demonstration, commercial passenger carrying, commercial fishing or other commercial use.
NR 5.04(1)(g)
(g) Manufacturer's hull identification number (if any).
NR 5.04(1)(k)
(k) Whether the boat is an open boat, cabin cruiser, houseboat, or other type.
NR 5.04(1)(m)
(m) Whether the propulsion is inboard, outboard, inboard-outdrive, or sail.
NR 5.04(1)(n)
(n) Whether the fuel is gasoline, diesel, or other.
NR 5.04(1)(o)
(o) A quotation of the state regulations pertaining to change of ownership or address; documentation, loss, destruction, abandonment, theft, or recovery of boat; carriage of the certificate of number on board when the boat is in use; rendering aid in a boat accident; and reporting of boat casualties and accidents.
NR 5.04(2)
(2) A certificate of number issued to a boat that has a manufacturer' hull identification number assigned, may omit items
sub. (1) (h) to
(n) if the manufacturer's hull identification number is plainly marked on the certificate.
NR 5.04(3)
(3) A certificate of number issued to a manufacturer or dealer to be used on a boat for test or demonstration purposes may omit items
sub. (1) (g) to
(n) if the word “manufacturer" or “dealer" is plainly marked on the certificate.
NR 5.04(4)
(4) A certificate of number issued to a boat that is to be rented or leased without propulsion machinery may omit items
sub. (1) (m) and
(n) if the words “livery boat" are plainly marked on the certificate.
NR 5.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.04 to be NR 5.04,
Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71; am.,
Register, June, 1974, No. 222, 7-1-74;
CR 14-048: am. (1) (c) Register May 2015 No. 713, eff. 6-1-15.
NR 5.05
NR 5.05 Numbering pattern to be used. The boat certificate of number issued pursuant to s.
30.52, Stats., shall be in accordance with the pattern described as follows:
NR 5.05(1)
(1) The number shall be divided into parts. The first part of the number shall be an abbreviation in capital letters of the state of Wisconsin. This abbreviation shall be WS. The remainder of the number shall consist of not more nor less than 4 arabic numerals and 2 capital letters.
NR 5.05(2)
(2) The group of numerals appearing between the abbreviation and the 2 letters shall be separated therefrom by hyphens or equivalent spaces as indicated by the following samples: WS-9999-AB, WS 9999 AB.
NR 5.05(3)
(3) Since the letters “I", “O", and “Q" may be mistaken for arabic numerals, all letter sequences using “I", “O", and “Q" shall be omitted.
NR 5.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; am. (2),
Register, March, 1966, No. 123, eff. 4-1-66; renum. from WCD 5.05 to be NR 5.05,
Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71.
NR 5.06
NR 5.06 Display of numbers or decals on boats. NR 5.06(1)(1) The assigned number shall be painted on, or attached to, each side of the forward half of the boat for which it was issued. The numbers shall be placed on the hull of the boat in such position as to provide clear legibility for identification. The numbers shall read from left to right and shall be in block characters of good proportion not less than 3 inches in height and shall be spaced as provided in
s. NR 5.05 (2). The numbers shall be of a color which will contrast with the color of the background and so maintained as to be clearly visible and legible; i.e., dark numbers on a light background, or light numbers on a dark background.
NR 5.06(2)
(2) Upon being issued a certificate of number card and certification decals, the owner of the boat shall permanently affix and display the decals on each side of the vessel, 3 inches aft (to the rear) of and directly in line with the numbers.
NR 5.06(3)
(3) Upon being issued a registration card and registration decals, the owner shall permanently affix and display the registration decals on the transom (back of the boat) of the boat on each side of the federally documented name of the vessel in a manner so both decals are visible. If the federally documented name is displayed on the sides of the hull, the registration decals may be displayed 3 inches aft (to the rear) of and directly in line with the name.
NR 5.06(4)
(4) No person may display on either side of the forward half of any numbered boat any number other than the registration number issued for the boat.
NR 5.06(5)(ag)(ag) Upon assignment of a hull identification number required under s.
30.533 (2), Stats., the owner shall permanently affix the assigned hull identification number to the starboard side of the transom of the vessel to which the hull identification number is assigned. Each hull identification number must be carved, burned, stamped, embossed, molded, bonded, or otherwise permanently affixed to the watercraft so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious. Use of a plate must be fastened so that removal would cause scarring or damage to surrounding hull area. Hull identification number characters must be no less than
1/4 inch in height and not attached to any removable part. The assigned hull identification number must be permanently affixed in 2 places.
NR 5.06(5)(ar)
(ar) The primary hull identification number in watercraft with transoms shall be affixed to the starboard outboard side within 2 inches of the top of transom, gunwale, or hull deck joint, whichever is lowest. On vessels without transoms or impractical to use transom, to the starboard outboard side of hull, aft, within one foot of the stern and within 2 inches of the top of the hull side, gunwale or hull deck joint, whichever is lowest. On catamarans and pontoon boats with replaceable hulls, to the aft crossbeam, within 1 foot of the starboard hull attachment.
NR 5.06(5)(b)
(b) The duplicate hull identification number shall be affixed in an unexposed location on the interior of the vessel or beneath a fitting or item of hardware.
NR 5.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.06 to be NR 5.06, and am. (1),
Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71; am. (1), r. and recr. (2) and (3), cr. (4),
Register, April, 1985, No. 352, eff. 5-1-85;
CR 14-048: cr. (5) Register May 2015 No. 713, eff. 6-1-15; correction in numbering (5) (ag), (ar) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register May 2015 No. 713.
NR 5.07
NR 5.07 Transfer of ownership of numbered boat. Whenever the owner of a boat covered by a valid or expired certificate of number issued by this state transfers all or any part of interest in such boat, other than by the creation of a security interest, shall notify the department of such transfer within 15 days.
NR 5.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.07 to be NR 5.07 and am.,
Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71.
NR 5.08(1)
(1) Written reports of boating accidents required by s.
30.67, Stats., shall be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources, Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, on forms provided by the department, postmarked within 10 days after the date of the accident. Reportable accidents are defined as all boating accidents that result in loss of life, personal injury which required medical treatment beyond first aid, damage to the boat and other property exceeding $2,000.00, or complete loss of the boat. All reports shall contain the following information:
NR 5.08(1)(a)
(a) The registration numbers and names of the boats involved.
NR 5.08(1)(d)
(d) The name, address, date of birth, and experience of the operator of the reporting boat.
NR 5.08(1)(e)
(e) The type of boat, length, hull construction, propulsion power, and type of fuel of the reporting boat.
NR 5.08(1)(g)
(g) The type, nature, and opinion as to the cause of the accident.
NR 5.08(1)(h)
(h) A description of the damage to any property, including boats, and estimated cost of repairs.
NR 5.08(1)(i)
(i) The names and addresses of the operators of the other boats involved.
NR 5.08(1)(j)
(j) The names and addresses of the owners of boats or other property involved.
NR 5.08(1)(k)
(k) The names, addresses and dates of birth of all persons killed or injured.
NR 5.08(1)(n)
(n) The names of the law enforcement, fire, or rescue squad that furnished assistance.
NR 5.08(1)(o)
(o) The physical condition, swimming ability, dress, and contributing cause of drowning of each victim.
NR 5.08(1)(q)
(q) The kind and type of life saving or fire fighting equipment employed in connection with the accident.
NR 5.08(1)(r)
(r) The name, address and signature of the person filling out the report.
NR 5.08(2)
(2) Every law enforcement agency receiving an operator's report of a boating accident as described in
sub. (1) and required by s.
30.67 (2) (a), Stats., shall forward the report to the department within 5 days of receipt of the report.
NR 5.08(3)
(3) Every law enforcement agency investigating a boat accident as described in
sub. (1) shall forward the investigative report to the department within 15 days of the date of the accident. The report shall be made on a uniform boating accident investigative report form prescribed and supplied by the department in sufficient quantities to meet the requirements of the department and the law enforcement agency.
NR 5.08 Note
Note: Reports may be obtained from the Boating Safety Section, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707.
NR 5.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1960, No. 51, eff. 4-1-60; renum. from WCD 5.08 to be NR 5.08, and am. intro. par.,
Register, March, 1971, No. 183, eff. 4-1-71; r. and recr. (intro.), am. (4) and (11), cr. (18),
Register, April, 1985, No. 352, eff. 5-1-85; emerg. am. (intro.), eff. 3-15-90; am. (intro.),
Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; renum. (intro.), (1) to (18) to be (1) (intro.), (a) to (r), cr. (2), (3),
Register, July, 1993, No. 451, eff. 8-1-93;
CR 01-007: am. (1) (intro.),
Register November 2001 No. 551, eff. 12-1-01.
NR 5.09
NR 5.09 Uniform aids to navigation. NR 5.09(2)
(2)
Waterway markers used on the waters of this state. NR 5.09(2)(a)1.1. A red buoy or sign shall indicate that side of a channel to be kept to the right of a vessel when entering the channel from the main water body or when proceeding upstream.
NR 5.09(2)(a)2.
2. A green buoy or sign shall indicate that side of a channel to be kept to the left of a vessel when entering the channel from the main water body or when proceeding upstream.
NR 5.09(2)(a)3.
3. Buoys or signs in
subds. 1. and
2. shall normally be used in pairs and only for the purpose of marking a clearly defined channel.
NR 5.09(2)(a)4.
4. A black and white vertically striped buoy or sign shall indicate the center of a navigable waterway.
