Boat Donation — Washington - WA— Donate A Boat
Boat Registration and Title Information
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1. Do I need to register my boat in Washington?
2. Does my boat need to be titled in Washington?
3. How do I title my boat in Washington?
5. How do I change the address on my registration or title?
1. Do I need to register my boat in Washington?
You must register your boat with the Department of Licensing, unless it is under 16 feet, has a motor capacity of 10 h.p. or less and is used exclusively on non-federal waters.
However, if your boat is registered in another state, it can be used in Washington temporarily as long as the primary use is in the other state.
Self propelled boats are also exempt as are commercial vessels with a valid marine document.
The cost is $$24.50. $2 of this fee funds the new derelict vessel removal program. Boats 16 feet and longer are subject to an additional one-half of one percent excise tax on their fair market value.
Find out more by contacting your Vehicle Licensing Office.
Documented pleasure vessels are exempt from titling, but are required to be registered with the Department of Licensing. Vessels documented for commercial use must be registered with the Department of Revenue
2. Does my boat need to be titled in Washington?
The Department of Licensing oversees the titling and registration process. While most vessels must be titled and registered, there are some exceptions. In general, those vessels with a motor of 10 horsepower or less, under 16 feet in overall length and used solely on non-Federal waters are not required to be titled or registered.
3. How do I title my boat in Washington?
To title/register your vessel, you need to provide the model year and make of vessel, purchase price and purchase year, overall length, hull identification number (if any),registration number, or document (official) number. All owners must be present to sign a title application. You will need to submit the ownership documents such as out-of-state titles or registration certificates (if registration only state), or Washington state certificate of title. If vessel has not been titled/registered before and was purchased new of July 1, 1985 the original Manufacturer 's Statement of Origin. If the vessel is federally documented through the U.S. Coast Guard, a copy of the Certificate of Documentation papers are required. All owners listed on the Certificate of Documentation must be present to sign the vessel application. If you are registering your vessel for the first time in Washington state, registration charges will include: $7.00 filing fee, $5.00 application fee, 75 cent license service fee, $10.50 license fee, $2.00 derelict vessel fee, and if a new purchase, use tax based on the purchase price for vessels under 16 feet and vessels exempt from excise tax. For more information: Derelict Vessel Removal Program
4. What are federal waters?
Some Federal bodies of water are Puget Sound, Hood Canal, Lake Washington, Lake Union, Lake Sammamish, Columbia River, Snake River, Lake Washington Ship Canal, Capitol Lake, Pend Oreille River, Walla Walla River, Yakima River, and other bodies of water effected by the ebb and flow of the tide and are on or bordering federal land. For further clarification of federal waters, please contact the local marine law enforcement office in the jurisdiction.
5 . How do I change the address on my registration or title?
You can change your address by visiting any County Auditor or sub-agent licensing office. You may also contact the department directly. You will need to provide your name, information for each vessel you own to include the year, make, hull identification number and/or WN decal number. Forward this information and your new address to:
Department of Licensing
P O Box 9909
Olympia, Washington 98507-8500
