Yes. US Coast Guard Documented watercraft must obtain a Michigan watercraft registration at the regular fee. The registration (MC) number does not have to be displayed on the vessel. The watercraft decal must be displayed on each side of the forward half of the hull as high above the waterline as practical. When selling a watercraft that will be documented through the U.S. Coast Guard, sales tax is due. Attach copies of the documentation papers to the WR-11L registration application. Because the application process to document a watercraft can take up to six months, a copy of the owner’s application for documentation showing it is in process may be accepted.
Due to federal law [46 USC, Chapter 121, § 12106] and state law [324.80302], watercraft documented (registered) by the U.S. Coast Guard are not eligible for a Michigan watercraft title. The U.S. Coast Guard Certification of Documentation (CG-1270) serves as proof of ownership.