Outdoor recreation can play a vital role in protecting our natural resources. When you register your boat, you do your part in sustaining resources that promote safe and responsible use of our nation's waters. Your registration dollars also help pay for marinas, boat ramps, lake clean up and much more.

• Boating Certification and Registration
• Connecticut law requires that all boats with motors, regardless of size, and sailboats powered by sail alone, 19 1/2 feet or longer in length, be registered and numbered before launching. If you purchase a boat that is currently registered, you are responsible for seeing that it is registered in your name.
• Frequently Asked Questions about Boat Registration and Hull Identification Numbers

Additional Licensing Information for Connecticut

• Connecticut Fishing License
• Connecticut Fishing Laws and Regulations
• Visit the Boating and Fishing in Connecticut page from a complete selection of resources.