You can
register or renew your
watercraft in person at the
Carlton County Motor Vehicle
Office.
When
you register a new boat for the
first time, know its length,
manufacturer, model, year, hull
material (wood, metal, plastic,
etc.), type of propulsion (if
motorized), serial or hull
identification number and have a
sales receipt that shows you
have paid sales tax.
When
transferring ownership of a
titled watercraft, transfer must
be executed on Minnesota or
foreign-state title. No sales
tax is required for sales
between individuals.
Boat
registrations are good for 3
calendar years (for example
1/1/2005 through 12/31/2007).
Fees
Type
of watercraft
Registration fee
Aquatic species surcharge
Issuing fee*
Canoes, kayaks,
sailboats, sailboards,
rowing shells (not
rowboats) and
paddleboats up to and
including 19 feet
(over 19 feet same as
pleasure craft)
$7.00
$5.00
+
issuing fee
Personal watercraft
(Jet Skis, etc.)
$25.00
$5.00
+
issuing fee
Pleasure craft less
than 17 feet
$12.00
$5.00
+
issuing fee
Pleasure craft 17
feet up to and including 19
feet
$18.00
$5.00
+
issuing fee
Pleasure craft over
19 feet but less than 26
feet
$30.00
$5.00
+
issuing fee
Pleasure craft 26
feet but less than 40 feet
$45.00
$5.00
+
issuing fee
Pleasure craft 40
feet in length and over
$60.00
$5.00
+
issuing fee
Duplicate
registration card
$3.00
$0.00
+
issuing fee
Duplicate decal only
$0.00
$0.00
+
issuing fee
*For
new registration and all
transactions involving transfer
of ownership, the issuing fee
is $8.50. For renewals and
duplicates, the issuing fee is
$6.00.
Required ID
When
registering or renewing a
watercraft, you may be required to
present one of the following forms
of ID:
