To apply for measurement under the Simplified Measurement System, the owner of the vessel must complete either an Application for Simplified Measurement (form CG-5397), or a Builder's Certification and First Transfer of Title (form CG-1261) which has the information in Part III “Dimensions” completed, and submit it to the National Vessel Documentation Center.
[CGD 95-014, 60 FR 31606, June 15, 1995]