Boat Registration and Licenses

What to Register

All motor-propelled boats.

What Not to Register

• Canoes.

• Kayaks.

• Non-motorized rowboats.

Exemptions

Any boat registered in another state and not kept in North Dakota for more than 90 consecutive days.

The Registration Process

1. Complete a registration form.
2. Pay all applicable fees.

Mail to:

• North Dakota Game and Fish Department

• 100 N. Bismarck Expressway

• Bismarck, North Dakota 58501-5095

Fees

• Motorboats less than 16 feet in length and motorized canoes, regardless of length: $12

• Motorboats between 16 and 20 feet: $24

• Motorboats 20 feet or longer: $33

Renewals and Replacements

Boat registrations are on a three-year cycle that begins on January 1 and ends three years later on December 31. The current registration period ends December 31, 2010.

Renew Online

Renew online by using Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

Renew by Mail

Mail renewal form to:

• North Dakota Game and Fish Department

• 100 N. Bismarck Expressway

• Bismarck, North Dakota 58501-5095

Renew in Person

Visit any North Dakota Game and Fish Department office.

Replace Lost Registration

Visit any Game and Fish Department office. You'll be charged the same price as a new registration (see fees above).

Boater License

Persons ages 12 to 15 may not operate a powerboat propelled by more than a 10 horsepower engine without adult supervision, unless he or she completes a state-approved boat safety class.

Boater Safety Courses

Online

North Dakota-approved Boater Exam.