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If you want to register your boat in Virginia, you can start the process by creating or logging into your Go Outdoors Virginia customer account. You can also obtain the necessary forms from the Richmond office of the Department of Wildlife Resources. An owner bringing a watercraft into Virginia from another state may operate the vessel for up to 90 consecutive days on the other state’s current, valid registration before registering it in Virginia. The Application for Watercraft Certificate of Title and Certificate of Number form (PDF) is available from most watercraft dealers, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ Headquarters and Regional Offices, and agents who sell hunting and fishing licenses. You will also need to comply with Virginia's boating safety education requirements and obtain a boating license.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Where to register | Go Outdoors Virginia |
| Who to contact | Department of Wildlife Resources |
| What to bring | Physical proof of ownership, completed "Boat Title and Registration" form, appropriate fees |
| How long can you operate a boat without registering it? | 90 days |
| Who can you get the forms from? | Watercraft dealers, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' Headquarters and Regional Offices, agents who sell hunting and fishing licenses |
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Registering a boat bought in Virginia
To register a boat bought in Virginia, you must first apply for a boating license and learn the state boating laws. Safe boating classes are offered in each state to educate boaters about state boating regulations. The state of Virginia requires boaters to meet boating safety education compliance requirements, including learning about state-specific boating laws that pertain to operator age, personal flotation devices, emergency equipment and navigation.
You can then begin the process of titling and registering your boat by creating or logging into your Go Outdoors Virginia customer account. After completing the online application, you may need to provide physical proof of ownership. If you are not applying online, you can submit the completed “Boat Title and Registration” form, along with the appropriate fees, to the Richmond office of the Department of Wildlife Resources.
If you are bringing a watercraft into Virginia from another state, you may operate the vessel for up to 90 consecutive days on the other state’s current, valid registration before registering it in Virginia. The Application for Watercraft Certificate of Title and Certificate of Number form (PDF) is available from most watercraft dealers, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ Headquarters and Regional Offices, and agents who sell hunting and fishing licenses.
Some boats that are at least five net tons in size and owned by an American citizen can be registered with the U.S. Coast Guard. These boats are "documented." Documented boats must still be registered with the state, but they cannot be titled in Virginia. The owner of a documented watercraft may apply to DGIF for state registration decals.
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Registering a boat bought outside Virginia
If you have bought a boat outside of Virginia, you can operate the vessel for up to 90 consecutive days on the other state’s current, valid registration before registering it in Virginia. To register your boat in Virginia, you can begin the process of titling and registering your boat by creating or logging into your Go Outdoors Virginia customer account. After completing the online application, you may need to provide physical proof of ownership. You can also obtain the required forms from the Richmond office of the Department of Wildlife Resources.
The Application for Watercraft Certificate of Title and Certificate of Number form is available from most watercraft dealers, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ Headquarters and Regional Offices, and agents who sell hunting and fishing licenses. In addition to other information, an application for title and registration requires a detailed description of the watercraft that includes the make, length, model year, type of vessel, hull material, type of propulsion, and the twelve-character hull identification number; the make, horsepower and serial number of the motor if in excess of 25 horsepower; and the name and address of the lienholder, if any.
Some boats that are at least five net tons in size and owned by an American citizen can be registered with the U.S. Coast Guard. These boats are "documented". Documented boats must still be registered with the state. They cannot be titled in Virginia, but the owner of a documented watercraft may apply to DGIF for state registration decals.
Virginia also requires boaters to meet boating safety education compliance requirements. Safe boating classes are offered in each state and are provided to help educate boaters about state boating regulations.
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Registering a boat bought from another Virginia resident
If you've bought a boat from another Virginia resident, you'll need to register it with the state. You can begin the process of titling and registering your boat by creating or logging into your Go Outdoors Virginia customer account. After completing the online application, you may need to provide physical proof of ownership.
If you haven't begun the process online, you can fill out the "Boat Title and Registration" form and send it, along with the appropriate fees, to the Richmond office of the Department of Wildlife Resources. You can also obtain the forms from this office.
If you're bringing a watercraft into Virginia from another state, you can operate the vessel for up to 90 consecutive days on the other state's current, valid registration before registering it in Virginia. The Application for Watercraft Certificate of Title and Certificate of Number form is available from most watercraft dealers, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' Headquarters and Regional Offices, and agents who sell hunting and fishing licenses.
Some boats that are at least five net tons in size and owned by an American citizen can be registered with the U.S. Coast Guard. These boats are "documented". Documented boats must still be registered with the state, but they cannot be titled in Virginia. The owner of a documented watercraft may apply to DGIF for state registration decals.
Virginia also requires boaters to meet boating safety education compliance requirements. Safe boating classes are offered in each state and are provided to help educate boaters about state boating regulations.
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Registering a boat that's at least five net tons in size
To register a boat in Virginia, you must first apply for a boating license and learn the state boating laws. You can then begin the process of titling and registering your boat by creating or logging into your Go Outdoors Virginia customer account. After completing the online application, you may need to provide physical proof of ownership. You can also obtain the necessary forms from the Richmond office of the Department of Wildlife Resources.
If your boat is at least five net tons in size, you can register it with the U.S. Coast Guard. These boats are considered "documented". However, documented boats must still be registered with the state. They cannot be titled in Virginia, but the owner of a documented watercraft may apply to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) for state registration decals.
Tonnage is a unit of volume, rather than a unit of weight, so you will need to use your boat's dimensions to calculate its tonnage. This can be done using the Simplified Measurement System, which is endorsed by the U.S. government. Generally, if your boat exceeds 26 feet in length, you can assume it weighs at least five net tons. However, you should always double-check, as some boats of this length may not weigh enough. For boats with more than one hull, you will need to use a different gross tonnage calculation.
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Registering a boat that's under five net tons in size
To register a boat that's under five net tons in size in Virginia, you can begin the process of titling and registering your boat by creating or logging into your Go Outdoors Virginia customer account. After completing the online application, you may need to provide physical proof of ownership. You can also obtain the necessary forms from the Richmond office of the Department of Wildlife Resources.
If you are bringing a boat into Virginia from another state, you can operate the vessel for up to 90 consecutive days on the other state's current, valid registration before registering it in Virginia. The Application for Watercraft Certificate of Title and Certificate of Number form is available from most watercraft dealers, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' Headquarters and Regional Offices, and agents who sell hunting and fishing licenses.
The state of Virginia requires boaters to meet boating safety education compliance requirements. Safe boating classes are offered in each state and are provided to help educate boaters about state boating regulations.
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Frequently asked questions
You can register your boat in Virginia by creating or logging into your Go Outdoors Virginia customer account. You can also obtain the necessary forms from the Richmond office of the Department of Wildlife Resources.
You will need to fill out the "Boat Title and Registration" form and pay the appropriate fees. You may also need to provide physical proof of ownership.
Yes, the state of Virginia requires boaters to meet boating safety education compliance requirements. You can take a safe boating class to learn about state-specific boating laws.
