Registration rules differ significantly depending on what you're operating. Select your vessel type for specific requirements.
All motorized vessels register in every state. Covers HIN requirements, titling thresholds, and display rules.
Powerboat guide →PWC are vessels in all 50 states — titled and registered everywhere. Operator age rules, safety requirements, and fees.
PWC guide →Most states exempt non-motorized kayaks — but 8 don't. Trolling motor rules change everything.
Kayak guide →Disproportionately sold without paperwork. Covers no-HIN boats, pre-1972 vessels, and missing title solutions.
Jon boat guide →Motorized vessels in all states. MCO process for new boats, motor vs. hull titling, and liveaboard considerations.
Pontoon guide →Sail-only vs. auxiliary motor rules, federal documentation eligibility, and state-by-state exemptions.
Sailboat guide →