# HIN# Misery
**URL:** https://forum.clcboats.com/t/hin-misery/48807
**Category:** Builder's Forum
**Created:** [June 24, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/hin-misery/48807 "2021-06-24T18:11:38Z")
**Posts on this page:** 2
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### Author:  [@Robert\_Meyer](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Robert_Meyer)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/hin-misery/48807/1 "2021-06-24T18:11:38Z")
I am having a real problem obtaining a HIN # for my Skerry Raid sailboat. I built the boat from CLC plans. If you build from a kit, CLC will issue you a HIN #. CLC will not issue you a number if you build from plans only. I was instructed to obtain the HIN # from my state of Georgia. To register a boat in Georgia you fill out an application form along with $35. The form must a HIN# to process it. The DNR will issue you a HIN # if you have the registration approved and have paid the $35 fee. You have to drive half way across the state to the closest issuing DNR unit with the approved registration and after paying the $35 fee……which you cannot get unless you have a HIN #. Catch 22. Beware building a boat from plans only if you live in Georgia ( and possibly other states ) if you value you sanity. Oh BTW
If you do get a HIN# for your (Home Made Boat) the law states it cannot be sold to a second party….ever. No matter how well you constructed your beauty…..it’s yours forever if built in Georgia.
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### Author:  [@Trevor\_Hanlin](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Trevor_Hanlin)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/hin-misery/48807/2 "2021-06-24T19:10:59Z")
I have a solution if you can message me individually!