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Boat Registration and Licenses

 
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What to Register

Sailboats and any vessel equipped with a motor.

What Not to Register

  • Canoes.
  • Kayaks.
  • Sailboards.

Exemptions

  • Boats registered in other states and kept in Utah for no more than 60 consecutive days.
  • Ships' lifeboats.
 
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Requirements and Procedures

Visit your nearest Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) office with the following:

  • Validated tax certificate from the county assessor (this proves that you have paid the uniform age-based fee).
  • Proof of ownership (bill of sale) if you're titling for the first time.
  • Cash or check to pay all applicable fees.

All motorboats, sailboats and jet skis that are 1985 or newer must also be titled.

Fees

Registration

Registration fees are based on your boat's length and age. For clarification call your local DMV office.

Renewals and Replacements

All boat registrations are valid for one year based upon when you registered.

Renew Online

You may renew online using the PIN found on your renewal notice.

Renew by Mail

Mail to the address printed on your renewal notice.

Renew in Person

Visit any DMV office with your renewal notice, or, if you did not receive one, with your old registration.

Replace Lost Registration

Visit any DMV office. Cost: $4

Boater License

Operators between the ages of 12 through 17 must pass Utah's Personal Watercraft Education course in order to legally operate a boat.

Boating Safety Courses


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