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Get A Fishing License

Get started fishing today, purchase your fishing license online, check regulations and more.

Register a Boat in North Carolina

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.

NORTH CAROLINA BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

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.

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 in North Carolina; however, these fees are used by the state to help sustain our natural resources and promote responsible boating.

North Carolina Boat Registration

NORTH CAROLINA BOAT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your boat registration or license serves as official documentation that a vessel belongs to you and that you are authorized to operate the boat in state waters.
You can register a new boat by mail or in person at a local wildlife services agent or renew an existing license online.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) handles vessel registration in the state of North Carolina.