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HIN · JBC75569K112

2012 Xpress

ACTIVEREGISTERED · TXHULL VERIFIED
BuilderXpress
Model year2012
Registration stateTX
Statusactive
CURRENT STATUS
Active · TX
Registration status: active
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Hull identification

DECODED FROM HIN · JBC75569K112
HIN STRUCTURE
JBC
MIC
75569
SERIAL
K1
PROD
12
MY
Manufacturer Code
Identifies the hull builder (chars 1–3)
JBC
Serial Number
Manufacturer-assigned hull serial (chars 4–8)
75569
Production Month
Encoded in char 9
November
Production Year (digit)
Last digit of build year encoded in char 10
1
Model Year
Regulatory year from chars 11–12
2012
MANUFACTURER · MIC JBC
ALUMA-WELD INC DBA XPRESS BOAT COMPANY
HOT SPRINGS, AR
xpressboats.com
SOURCE

MIC JBC registered with the USCG National Vessel Documentation Center.

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Buying a used Xpress

WHAT TO VERIFY BEFORE YOU COMMIT

This record is for a 2012 Xpress. It was registered in Texas.

The free registration data above confirms what is on file with the state or USCG. The full history report unlocks the title chain, lien records, accident history, and open recall status for this specific HIN — the records that a visual inspection cannot surface.

WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE BUYING
  • +Physically verify the HIN on the transom matches the title and registration exactly before signing anything.
  • +Check that the secondary (hidden) HIN, usually found under a hatch or seat cushion, matches the primary.
  • +A clean title does not guarantee a clean history — boats can be salvaged and resold with clean titles in many states.
  • +Run the HIN before any deposit to check for outstanding liens, especially on documented vessels.
§ 04

Records on file

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0
Title records
none on file
0
Active liens
none found
0
Incidents
none reported
§ 05

Title chain

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Common questions

XPRESS · TEXAS
BOAT OWNERSHIP IN TEXAS
What documents do I need to register a boat in Texas?
To register a boat in Texas, you'll need to submit an Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), proof of ownership, a bill of sale, and proof of liability insurance. You must also provide valid identification and pay the appropriate registration and title fees based on your vessel's length and type.
How long does a Texas boat title and registration last?
Texas boat registrations are valid for one or two years, depending on the length of your vessel and the registration period you choose. Your title does not expire, but you must renew your registration annually or biennially before it lapses to avoid penalties and ensure legal operation.
What happens when I buy a used boat in Texas—do I need to transfer the title?
Yes, you must transfer the title to your name within 30 days of purchase by submitting the signed title certificate, a bill of sale, and the application form to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Before completing the purchase, it's advisable to verify the current title and any lien records through the TPWD to ensure the seller has clear ownership and no outstanding claims against the vessel.

DATA SOURCED FROM USCG NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER AND STATE REGISTRATION DATABASES