Top What to Register

• All motorboats.

• Sailboats 12 feet and longer.

What Not to Register

• Canoes.

• Kayaks.

• Rowboats.

• Sailboats less than 12 feet.

Top Exemptions

• Documented U.S. Coast Guard vessels.

• Boats registered in another state and not kept in Oregon for more than 60 consecutive days.

Top Requirements and Procedures

Title transfers for boats must be initiated within 30 days of the date of purchase. Title transfers received after the 30-day period will be subject to a $25 penalty fee.

If the Boat is New

1. Complete an Application for Boat Title/Registration.
2. Submit the application, along with a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin and a check for all required fees, to a Marine Bond Agent; or mail to the address on the application.

If the Boat has Been Previously Registered

1. Have the seller sign and date the "release of interest line" on the Oregon Certificate of Title.
2. Complete an Application for Boat Title/Registration.
3. Either deliver the application and all required fees to a Marine Bond Agent, or mail it to the address on the application.

If the Boat is Registered in Another State

1. Complete an Application for Boat Title/Registration.
2. If the other state did not require a title, submit: a completed application, a bill of sale, your previous registration card and all required fees.
3. If the other state required a title, submit: a completed application, your out-of-state title and all required fees.
4. Either deliver documents to a Marine Bond Agent, or mail to the address on the application.

Top Fees

• Titles: $30

• Registration fees are calculated at $3 per foot of the center length of the boat, bow to stern, rounded up to the nearest foot.

Top Renewals and Replacements

All registration certificates are valid for two years and expire December 31.

Renew Online

Use the PIN and certificate numbers on your renewal form to register online.

Renew by Mail

Mail your renewal notification form to:

• Oregon State Marine Board

• P.O. Box 14145

• Salem, OR 97309-5065

Renew in Person

Visit any Marine Bond Agent with your renewal notification card.

Replace Lost Registration

Visit any Marine Bond Agent and be sure to bring proof of identification and your boat's identification number. Cost: $10

Top Boater License

The following must carry a boater education card:

• Anyone operating a powerboat with 10 horsepower or more.

• All youths 12 and older operating any size powerboat.

Top Boater Safety Course

• Online: State-approved Boater Exam.

• Classroom: Courses are offered throughout the state.

• Equivalency Exam: Geared towards experienced boaters with a firm grasp on boating regulations. Exams are offered throughout the year.

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