How do you register a pontoon boat? Without the original owner at hand?

I just bought a Smoker Craft Pantoon boat , but I'm stuck on how to get it legal? I don't believe that it has ever been registered before,because it's practiclly brand new no stickers or nothing. So how would I go about getting my problem solved? PLEASE HELP!!!How do you register a pontoon boat? Without the original owner at hand?
Take the signed title which should have the hull and engine number and your signed bill of sale to prove purchase price to the local DMV (or who ever does it in your area) and get it transferred and registered in your name. Even brand new it should have stickers received by the first owner, so unless you are buying it new from a boat shop, get what is needed from the owner, or get your money back.How do you register a pontoon boat? Without the original owner at hand?
You need to get a bill of sale with the boat's hull number on it. Transfering the trailer is the same as transfering a car. You do it with the dmv. The bill of sale for the boat must be noterized and taken to a wildlife representitive. Most boat dealers can do it for you.How do you register a pontoon boat? Without the original owner at hand?
All boats have a registration! Mine is a 1968 and I have a registration for it! I'm sure its a state by state issue but would think all require a registration (or title on newer models)! If you can't get the paper work I would be suspect that it may be stolen property! If that's the case, you need to contact your local PD and let them do the research so you don't get charged with any crimes! Whether or not its been registered previously doesn't change the circumstances!