Official Boat Registration Agencies by State
Use this index to find the government agency and registration portal behind each state guide on BoatRegistrationUSA.
Source transparency
Boat registration is handled by state DMV, DNR, wildlife, revenue, or public safety agencies. This page lists the official agency used in the current 2026 state dataset, plus each state's registration portal, phone number, fee range, title status, and last updated date.
50 state agencies Registration portals Last-updated source data
This is an independent reference page, not a government service. Always complete official transactions through the linked state agency.
Rows marked "Review link" had a stored official URL return 404 in the June 23, 2026 audit. Rows marked "Manual verify" were blocked or could not be conclusively checked by automated requests.
How to Use This Official Agency Index
Start with your state row, open the official registration portal for final filing instructions, then use the BoatRegistrationUSA state guide for a structured summary of fees, title rules, renewal periods, required documents, and related tools.
Some official websites block automated checks, move pages, or use agency-specific terminology. If a link has changed since the last site update, use the agency name and phone number in the same row to verify the current registration process.
Northeast Official Boat Registration Agencies
| State | Official agency | Registration portal | Source status | Phone | Fee range | Title? | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) / DMV | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 860-434-8638 | $75.00 - $75.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Delaware | Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 302-739-9916 | $20.00 - $120.00 | No | June 23, 2026 |
| Maine | Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 207-287-8000 | $16.00 - $60.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Maryland | Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 410-260-8300 | $70.00 - $70.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks returned mixed 404/403 responses. | 508-564-4961 | $44.00 - $110.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 603-227-4030 | $47.50 - $115.50 | No | June 23, 2026 |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) / State Police | Review link | Review link Stored MVC boat title and registration URLs returned 404. | 609-292-6500 | $12.00 - $250.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| New York | New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) / OPRHP | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 518-486-9786 | $22.50 - $75.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 717-705-7940 | $22.00 - $52.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) | Review link | Review link Stored DEM registration URL returned 404. | 401-222-6647 | $32.00 - $620.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| Vermont | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 802-828-2000 | $33.00 - $305.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
Southeast Official Boat Registration Agencies
| State | Official agency | Registration portal | Source status | Phone | Fee range | Title? | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 334-242-4445 | $25.00 - $105.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 501-682-4692 | $7.50 - $105.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Florida | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 850-617-2000 | $11.25 - $195.50 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Georgia | Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 770-918-6400 | $45.00 - $220.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) | Review link | Review link Stored online registration app returned 404. | 800-858-1549 | $32.20 - $78.71 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks returned 403. | 225-765-2898 | $36.00 - $99.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 601-432-2400 | $10.99 - $48.49 | No | June 23, 2026 |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 888-248-6834 | $34.00 - $191.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 803-734-3857 | $10.00 - $20.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) | Verify agency | Manual verify Agency page failed TLS checks; online portal returned 200. | 615-781-6500 | $15.86 - $173.24 | No | March 13, 2026 |
| Virginia | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 804-367-1000 | $32.00 - $50.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | Review link | Review link Stored DMV boat URL returned 404. | 304-558-3900 | $31.50 - $76.50 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
Midwest Official Boat Registration Agencies
| State | Official agency | Registration portal | Source status | Phone | Fee range | Title? | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 217-782-2965 | $18.00 - $210.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Indiana | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) / Department of Natural Resources (DNR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 888-692-6841 | $25.00 - $49.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Iowa | Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 515-725-8200 | $17.65 - $155.65 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Kansas | Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) | Review link | Review link Stored registration URL returned 404 after redirect. | 620-672-5911 | $42.50 - $42.50 | No | March 13, 2026 |
| Michigan | Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) / DNR | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks returned 403. | 888-767-6424 | $14.00 - $448.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 651-296-6157 | $42.10 - $228.10 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Missouri | Missouri Department of Revenue / State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks returned 403. | 573-751-4509 | $25.00 - $150.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks returned 403. | 402-471-0641 | $32.00 - $124.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Game and Fish Department | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 701-328-6300 | $45.00 - $75.00 | No | June 23, 2026 |
| Ohio | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft | Review link | Review link Stored ODNR registration URL returned 404. | 614-265-6480 | $20.00 - $93.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 605-773-3381 | $18.00 - $55.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 888-936-7463 | $17.00 - $100.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
Southwest Official Boat Registration Agencies
| State | Official agency | Registration portal | Source status | Phone | Fee range | Title? | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks returned 403. | 602-942-3000 | $20.00 - $66.00 | No | March 13, 2026 |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Taxation and Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division / NM Department of Game and Fish | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks returned 403. | 505-827-7700 | $60.00 - $180.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Tax Commission / Service Oklahoma | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 405-521-3160 | $3.25 - $151.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Texas | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 512-389-4800 | $32.00 - $150.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
West Official Boat Registration Agencies
| State | Official agency | Registration portal | Source status | Phone | Fee range | Title? | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) / Office of Boating Safety | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks were blocked or redirected. | 907-269-5551 | $10.00 - $75.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| California | California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 800-777-0133 | $36.00 - $65.00 | No | June 23, 2026 |
| Colorado | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 303-297-1192 | $60.25 - $100.25 | No | June 23, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 808-587-1970 | $20.00 - $40.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Idaho | Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 208-514-2150 | $41.50 - $57.50 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Montana | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 406-444-2535 | $65.50 - $295.50 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Nevada | Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 775-688-1500 | $20.00 - $100.00 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Oregon | Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 503-378-8587 | $115.10 - $138.90 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Utah | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles / Division of Outdoor Recreation | Open portal | Verified Source checked in current site data. | 801-297-7780 | $45.50 - $65.50 | Yes | June 23, 2026 |
| Washington | Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) | Verify agency | Manual verify Automated checks returned 403. | 360-902-3770 | $43.25 - $43.25 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) | Review link | Review link Stored WGFD watercraft URLs returned 404. | 307-777-4600 | $40.00 - $110.00 | Yes | March 13, 2026 |
Related Registration Resources
- Boat Registration Cost by State — compare fee ranges across all 50 states.
- Boat Registration Fee Calculator — estimate registration fees from the current state dataset.
- Title Requirements Checker — check whether your state requires a boat title.
- How to Register a Boat — step-by-step registration overview.
- Boat Registration Renewal — renewal periods, documents, and expired registration guidance.