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Boaters experience feelings of peace and relaxation that come from quality family time spent on the water. When you purchase a boat, get your North Carolina boat registration and learn NC boat laws and regulations, you are on the way to a new lifestyle.
Thousands of boaters take to the North Carolina waterways each year to take advantage of the fresh air and outdoor recreation opportunities. State officials enforce NC boat laws and navigation rules to ensure the safety of all those who use these marine resources.
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 in North Carolina; however, these fees are used by the state to help sustain our natural resources and promote responsible boating.
North Carolina has its own set of boating rules to protect the waterways and keep everyone who uses them safe.
Learn how to take care of your crew and your boat, while also taking care of our valuable water resources.
Additional resources and information can be found directly on the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission site.
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