Boat Registration and Licenses in New Hampshire

What to Register

• All motorboats, regardless of size.

• Sailboats and sailboards 12 feet or longer.

What Not to Register

• Sailboat and sailboards less than 12 feet in length.

• Kayaks.

• Canoes.

Exemptions

• Any U.S. government vessel.

• Any vessel registered in another state operating on New Hampshire waters for 30 consecutive days or less.

Requirements and Procedures

1. Complete a Boat Registration Application
2. Bring completed application along with your driver's license and proof of ownership (title, old registration, bill of sale) to any recognized New Hampshire boat agent (Marine Patrol Headquarters, the Boat Desk in Concord, and various marinas, sport shops, town halls and Division of Motor Vehicle (DVM) offices).
3. Pay all applicable fees.

Fees

Fees depend on the length and year of your boat. Contact your town clerk.

Renewals and Replacements

Registrations expire on December 31st of every year.

Renew in Person

Bring your renewal form to your town clerk and pay all applicable fees.

Replace Lost Registration

Cost:$15

Bring your boat's bow number and your driver's license to:

• Any DMV office that handles boat registrations.

• The Boat Desk in Concord.

• Marine Patrol Headquarters.

Boater License

• Everyone over age 16 who drives a boat with 25 horsepower must complete the Department of Safety's Boating Education Course and pass their exam.

• If you are younger than 16 and want to drive, your passenger must be older than 18 and have completed the Department of Safety's Boating Education Course.

Boating Education Course

Boating Education Classes are conducted across the state throughout the year.

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