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Indiana Boat Registration / Title Forms and FAQ
Indiana Frequently Asked Questions
- Indiana Registration and Title Information
- Summary of boat registration and titling rules in Indiana
- How do you register a boat in Indiana?
- In Indiana, you can register your boat in person
- Where do you register your boat in Indiana?
- In Indiana, you register your boat at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- What boats are required to be registered in Indiana?
- All motorized watercraft principally used on Indiana waterways are required to be registered and display valid watercraft decals.
- What boats do not require registration in Indiana?
- The following boats are not required to be registered in Indiana: • Non-motorized watercraft. • Watercraft legally registered in another state and being operated, stored, or docked in Indiana for 60 consecutive days or less. • Watercraft moored on the Indiana part of Lake Michigan for 180 consecutive days or less. • A ship’s lifeboat. • Watercraft owned by the federal government.
- Are USCG documented boats required to be registered in Indiana?
- USCG documented boats are required to be registered in Indiana
- How much does it cost to register a boat in Indiana?
- To register a boat in Indiana, the fees are as follows: * 0’ to 12’ = $15.00; * 13’ to 25’ = $18.00; * 26’ to 39’ = $21.00; * 40’ or more = $24.00; PLUS Fee based on Class: * Class 1 to 2 = $5.00; • Class 3 to 5 = $10.00; • Class 6 = $15.00; • Class 7 to 8 = $20.00; • Class 9 to 14 = $25.00; For boat registration renewal, the fee is based on the Excise Class of the boat: * Class 1 & 2 = $10.00; * Class 3, 4 & 5 = $15.00; * Class 6 = $20.00; * Class 7 & 8 = $25.00; • Class 9 = $30.00
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat registration in Indiana?
- A duplicate boat registration in Indiana costs $9.50
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat decal in Indiana?
- A duplicate boat decal in Indiana costs $9.5
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat registration in Indiana?
- Boat registration transfers are treated as new registrations in Indiana
- Does Indiana title boats?
- Boats are titled in Indiana
- Where do you title your boat in Indiana?
- In Indiana, boats are titled through the BMV
- What boats are required to be titled in Indiana?
- All motorized watercraft, including sailboats equipped with an engine, are required to be titled in Indiana
- What boats do not require a title in Indiana?
- The following boats do not require a title in Indiana: • Watercraft documented with the Coast Guard. • A non-resident of Indiana who has a title issued in another state and registering the watercraft in Indiana. • Any watercraft exempt from registration (see registration exemptions below). • Prior to 7/1/2016, the following watercraft were exempt from titling: (1) watercraft purchased prior to 1/1/1986, (2) homemade watercraft, and (3) watercraft valued under $3,000 when new. • A person who owned one of these watercraft prior to 7/1/2016 are permitted to continue to register without obtaining a title. However, once ownership changes, a title is required.
- How much does it cost to title a boat in Indiana?
- The following fees apply to boat titling in Indiana: • Title Issuance = $15.00 (includes issuance of a new, amended, or duplicate title); • Application for HIN = $10.00; • Application for a Speed title = $25.00; • Delinquent Title = $30.00
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat title in Indiana?
- A duplicate boat title in Indiana costs $15
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat title in Indiana?
- It will cost you $15 to transfer a boat title in Indiana
- Helpful Links for Indiana:
- BMV: Titles: Titles for Watercraft and Non-Traditional Vehicles BMV: Registration & Plates: Watercraft Registration
Indiana Forms
- Title Application
- Application for Certificate of Watercraft Title
- Bill of Sale
- Bill of Sale
- Power of Attorney
- Limited Power of Attorney
- Duplicate Title
- Request for Title
- Lien
- Statement of Existing Lease Agreement
- Misc
- Watercraft Ownership Affidavit
- Misc
- Application for Special Identification Number
- Misc
- Abandoned Watercraft
- Misc
- Certificate of Gross Retail or Use Tax Paid on the Purchase of a Motor Vehicle or Watercraft
- Misc
- Certificate of Gross Retail or Use Tax Exemption for the Purchase of a Motor Vehicle or Watercraft
- Misc
- Affidavit For Certificate Of Title Correction
- Misc
- Affidavit For Surrender Of Vehicle Or Watercraft Title
- Misc
- Physical Inspection Of A Vehicle Or Watercraft
- Misc
- Application For Special Identification Number – Vehicle Or Watercraft
- Misc
- Affidavit For Transfer Of Certificate Of Title For A Vehicle / Watercraft Without Administration