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Federal law and registrationQuestion 18 of 352

A certificate of number is issued by the Coast Guard. When does it expire?

  1. 1 year after issue
  2. 3 years after it is issued
  3. 2 years after issue
  4. 10 years after issue
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Correct answer: 3 years after it is issued

A Coast Guard certificate lasts 3 years from the date of issue.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 173: Vessel Numbering and Casualty and Accident Reporting, § 173.79 Expiration of Coast Guard certificate of number

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