How to Register a Vessel
PRINT a Mail-in Vessel Registration application . Applications are not available at stores or marinas.
- NEW registration is for any vessel not registered in Georgia. Brand NEW vessels must include the Manufacturers Statement of Origin (MSO) and a bill of sale. Out of State Vessels see below.
- TRANSFER registration is used to transfer the ownership of a current Georgia registration to a new owner in Georgia. Transfers must include a bill of sale from the previous registered owner or the previous owners registration card must be included with the bill of sale.
- TRANSFER and RENEWAL registration, must include transfer documents listed above and payment to renew the registration for three more years.
- RENEWAL registration is to renew the current vessel with the same owner. May be done online or by phone. A renewal coupon will be mailed out with 60 days of expiration for you to renew by mail.
How to Register a Vessel coming from another State:
- This is a NEW registration for Georgia.
- Must complete and submit the mail in application
- Must submit a Bill of Sale.
- Must include the Original Title if vessel is coming from a Title State.
- Must include the previous owners registration card if not coming from a Title State.
Vessel Registration Fees, Three-Year Registration
| If your vessel is... | Then your registration fee is... |
Less than 16 ft. (Class A) | $15.00 |
16 ft. to less than 26 ft. (Class 1) | $36.00 |
26 ft. to less than 40 ft. (Class 2) | $90.00 |
40 ft. or longer (Class 3) | $150.00 |
Additional Fees
Type | Fee |
| Transfer Only | $3.00 |
| Duplicate | $1.00 |
| Marine Toilet | $5.00 |
Transaction Fees
Applications submitted by mail $10.00
Transactions on your computer, Internet $8.00
Transactions completed over the Telephone $10.00
For more information call the Boat Registration Office at (800) 366-2661 or send us an Email to: gaboats@infospherix.com
