(a) An issuing authority may issue a temporary certificate of number, valid for no more than 60 days from its date of issuance.
(b) Each temporary certificate must contain the following information:
(1) Vessel's hull identification number, if any.
(2) Make of vessel.
(3) Overall length of vessel.
(4) Type of propulsion.
(5) State in which vessel is principally operated.
(6) Name of owner.
(7) Address of owner, including ZIP code.
(8) Signature of owner.
(9) Date of issuance.
(10) Notice to the owner that the temporary certificate is valid for the time it specifies, not to exceed 60 days from the date of issuance.
(c) For an issuing authority listed in 33 CFR part 173, Appendix A on April 27, 2012, the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section apply on January 1, 2017. Between April 27, 2012 and January 1, 2017, the issuing authority may continue to issue temporary certificates containing the contents in effect on April 27, 2012. [USCG-2003-14963, 77 FR 18702, Mar. 28, 2012]