Idk why I didn't think to call earlier but anyways. I called the dmv and asked. If the boat is propelled by a motor or sails it has to be registured. I can legally fish creeks and small lakes in a unregistered boat as long as I'm paddling. It's not really much different than a kayak or something. However if any motor even a trolling motor is on the boat then the registration has to be up to date. As far as federal waters goes I'm clueless on that. What would that be like any lake with a damn or something? Im not worried about the night stuff. I won't be out there at dark.

The registration process if I buy the boat I got figured out as well. Just need bill of sale and a picture or rub of HIN # if I can't find it I can call game fish and they will assign one to the boat.. So, really it's not a big deal anymore. I'll have it registured in my name by next week and can put that paddle down for a while lol.

On a side note still going to take your advice and be 100% sure because I plan to be fishing at sunrise in the morning.