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Boat Registration
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Georgia's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issues boat registrations for the state. You can register your boat one of two ways: online or by mail. Renewals can be handled in the same manner.
You can download a copy of the Affidavit of Boat Ownership. Or, you can get these documents at most hardware and sporting goods stores, marinas, and boat dealers. You may also pick them up at a Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) office.
Mail the completed forms, keeping the attached temporary certificate, to:
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- Boat Registration Office
- P.O. Box 105310
- Atlanta, GA 30348-5310
You should receive your permanent registration papers and decals within a few weeks. You may operate your boat on the temporary certificate until the permanent ones arrive.
The cost to register your boat for three years is determined by boat size. If your boat is:
- Less than 16 ft. (Class A): Your fee is $15.
- 16 ft. to less than 26 ft. (Class 1): Your fee is $36.
- 26 ft. to less than 40 ft. (Class 2): Your fee is $90.
- 40 ft. or longer (Class 3): Your fee is $150.
Additional fees you may need to pay include a transfer fee of $3 or a duplicate fee of $1. If your boat has a marine toilet, you will need to pay an additional $5 fee.
Transfers
When you buy a used boat from someone, you must transfer the registration into your name. You'll need to supply the Bill of Sale or the previous owner's registration papers with your application. If you don't have these documents, you can complete an Affidavit of Ownership. Contact DNR at (800) 366-2661 to have a copy of the affidavit mailed to you. Georgia law requires that you transfer the registration within 15 days of purchase.
If there are less than 60 days remaining on the previous owner's registration, you will need to renew the registration at the same time as you transfer, so the fees listed above will apply.
Hull Identification Number
If your boat was built after 1972, it needs to have a hull identification number (HIN) for you to register it. If you have a post-1972 boat without a HIN, you may apply for one. Boats built in 1972 and earlier don't need a HIN.
