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Federal law and registrationQuestion 15 of 352

Where must a Coast Guard validation sticker be displayed?

  1. On the transom only
  2. On the windshield
  3. Inside the cabin door
  4. Within 6 inches of the number
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Correct answer: Within 6 inches of the number

The sticker goes close to the registration number, within 6 inches.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 173: Vessel Numbering and Casualty and Accident Reporting, § 173.35 Coast Guard validation sticker

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026