173.71—Application for certificate of number.
Any person who is the owner of a vessel to which § 173.11 applies may apply for a certificate of number for that vessel by submitting to the issuing authority, listed in appendix A of this part, where the vessel will principally be used:
(a)
An application on a form and in a manner prescribed by the issuing authority; and
(b)
The fee required by the issuing authority.