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Register a Boat in Indiana

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INDIANA BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

In addition to the laws about Indiana boating license requirements, there are laws and regulations in place that pertain to boating safety equipment, personal floatation devices, navigation aids, and regulatory zones. Before you plan your first boating trip, make sure you know all of the safe boating basics.

IT’S NOT A FEE, IT’S A CONTRIBUTION

Your boat registration serves as documentation to prove that you are the rightful owner of a vessel. There are registration fees that you will need to pay when you register your boat; however, these fees are used by the state to help sustain our natural resources and promote responsible boating.

INDIANA BOAT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

All motorboats used on Indiana waterways must be registered and display valid watercraft decals to operate in the state unless otherwise exempt.
When registering your watercraft for the first time you will pay the applicable registration fee, a Lake and River Enhancement Fee, and excise tax.
Vessels previously registered in other states must display Indiana watercraft decals after 22 days of being brought into the state.

IN BOATING LAWS & REGULATIONS

Indiana has its own set of boating rules to protect the waterways and keep everyone who uses them safe.

IN BOATING LAWS & REGULATIONS

RESPONSIBLE BOATING STARTS WITH YOU

Learn how to take care of your crew and your boat, while also taking care of our valuable water resources.

BOATING AND WATER SAFETY

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IN FISHING RESOURCES/INFO

Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles site.

BOAT REGISTRATION & INFORMATION