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This page, Boat Registration, is offered by
Boat and Recreation Vehicle Registration and Titling Bureau
Massachusetts Environmental Police

State law requires any motor-powered boat, or boat operated on a Massachusetts public waterway, to be registered. This includes motorized fishing boats, canoes and sailboats with motors, and jet skis or wet bikes. You do not need to register non-motorized boats or if the U.S. Coast Guard has issued you documented registration. If your vessel is used only for a city, county, state, or federal agency, you can register it for no fee.

First-time boat registration Boat and personal watercraft registration renewal Request a duplicate registration for your boat Request a duplicate boat title Request a duplicate decal for your boat or personal watercraft Request a boat inspection

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Registration and Titling Application (PDF 489.01 KB)

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Affidavit of Surviving Spouse or Heirs (PDF 77.81 KB)

Registration of Foreign Built Vessels (PDF 85.31 KB)

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