With abundant boating opportunities, don’t miss your chance to enjoy Idaho’s waters! Get your Idaho boat registration today.
In Idaho, all motorized vessels used primarily in Idaho waters must be registered with the Idaho Department of Parks and Rec. So that even includes watercraft like jet skis. There are some exceptions to the Idaho boat registration rule. These include:
If your boat must be registered in Idaho, there are three ways you can buy your registration.
To get your registration, you’ll need to complete a boat registration application, provide your boat’s title as well as identification such as your driver’s license or Social Security number, and pay the appropriate fees. There are certain boats that don’t need to be titled in Idaho so if you’re registering a boat in Idaho with no title, you’ll want to see if you qualify for one of these exemptions such as boats that are older than the year 2000.
Once you get your certificate of registration, it will expire on December 31st of each year.
If you have a boat trailer for your vessel, you’ll need to make sure you get an Idaho boat trailer registration with the Division of Motor Vehicles. The process is the same as registering a regular car or truck.
To register your boat trailer, it must belong to an Idaho resident or business or, if it belongs to an out-of-state resident, must remain in Idaho and be used in Idaho only, and must be titled in Idaho.
The cost to register a boat in Idaho primarily depends on the length of your vessel. These fees cover one calendar year, which ends on December 31st.
In addition to the cost to register a boat in Idaho or renew your Idaho boat registration, there is also a $1.50 vendor fee that will be assessed.
ID BOATING LAWS & REGULATIONS
Idaho has its own set of boating rules to protect the waterways and keep everyone who uses them safe.
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Learn how to take care of your crew and your boat, while also taking care of our valuable water resources.
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Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Idaho State Parks and Recreation site.
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