475,000+Registered Vessels
$10–$15Title Fee
All motorizedTitling Threshold
3 yearsRegistration Term
New York Overview
New York divides boat administration between NY DMV (titles and motorized vessel registration) and NY State Parks (some non-motorized vessel registration). New York uses a 3-year registration term — keeping per-year costs reasonable on one of the more expensive waterfront states.
New York Registration Fees (3-Year Term)
| Vessel Length | 3-Year Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 16 feet | $24 |
| 16 ft – under 26 ft | $45 |
| 26 ft – under 40 ft | $75 |
| 40 ft and over | $105 |
Sales tax: 4% NY state + local county tax (typically 3%–5% additional). Total: 7%–9% depending on county. Collected at DMV at registration.
New York Title Transfer
- Seller completes the assignment of title on the back of the NY Certificate of Title.
- Buyer completes Form MV-82B (Boat Registration/Title Application) — available at any NY DMV office or dmv.ny.gov.
- Submit to any NY DMV office: signed title, MV-82B, bill of sale, photo ID, payment ($10–$15 title + tax + registration).
- Processing: 4–6 weeks for new title by mail. Registration certificate issued same-day.
NY DMV Vessel: (518) 402-8422 | dmv.ny.gov/boats
Free Checklist: New York Boat Registration
Everything you need — documents, fees, and form numbers for your specific situation.
Disclaimer: Fees and procedures change. Verify with your state agency before submitting applications.