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Yacht and Ship Broker Licensing
DBW licenses and regulates yacht brokers and salespersons in California. Those selling used vessels 16’ or longer and less than 300 gross tons, for others, are required to be licensed. DBW enforces the Harbors & Navigation Code to regulate the activities of licensees to ensure compliance and provide consumer protection.
For information regarding the licensing of yacht brokers and salespersons, contact:
Steve Fielding (sfielding@dbw.ca.gov) - (916) 263-8196
Monique Cabral (mcabral@dbw.ca.gov) - (916) 263-8197
For information regarding regulation and enforcement, to report unlicensed activity or to file a complaint concerning a licensed broker or salesperson, contact:
Investigator - Marinda Isley (misley@dbw.ca.gov) - (916) 263-8182
Investigator - Fahim Buksh (fbuksh@dbw.ca.gov) - (916) 263-8195
- 2011 Examination Dates
- 2012 Examination Dates
- Broker/Salesperson Directories
- Complaint Form
- Licensing Forms
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- Broker License Information
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- Information Letters
- Examination Study Material
- Yacht and Ship Broker Act Violation News