Boat Registration Fee Calculator

Estimate your total registration cost — title fee, registration fee, sales tax, and any late penalty — by state and vessel size. No email required.

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What's Included in Registration Costs

Title Fee

One-time fee when you get a title issued or transferred. Ranges from $5.25 (Florida) to $50 (Maryland). Only applies to new purchases and transfers, not renewals.

Registration Fee

The annual (or multi-year) fee to register your vessel. Scales with vessel length. Ranges from $10/year to $200+/year for large vessels.

Sales / Use Tax

Most states charge sales or use tax on boat purchases — even private party sales. Collected when you register. Florida caps at $18,000; Texas caps at $1,000.

Late Fees

Applied if your registration lapsed before renewal. Ranges from $5 (Wisconsin) to $50+ (Florida, after 6+ months). Some states add criminal fines on top.