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Florida Boat Number Display Laws

Florida boat registration numbers must be displayed correctly on your vessel so they are easy to read and properly spaced. Use the guide below, then design your boat number decals below.

Florida Display Requirements

Florida requires registration numbers to be shown on both sides of the forward half of the boat above the waterline. The numbers must be clearly visible, read from left to right, and use plain bold block characters at least 3 inches high. The registration decal must be placed on the port (left) side within 6 inches of the registration number, either before or after it. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

FL 1234 AB

Florida boat numbers are typically displayed as FL 1234 AB or FL-1234-AB. Florida guidance allows spaces or hyphens between the letter and number groups. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}