Register a Boat
Arkansas requires motorboats operating on public waters to be registered with Arkansas DFA State Revenue Offices. Make sure to bring the following accepted items:
- Bill of Sale
- Certificate of title, if the motorboat was manufactured in 2020 or later.
- Completed Watercraft Application
- Hull Identification Number verification, such as a printed photograph or pencil rubbing of the HIN.
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, if the boat is new.
- Payment for registration and title fees, if applicable.
- Proof of insurance, if the boat is a personal watercraft or has an engine over 50 horsepower.
- Proof of personal property assessment and paid personal property taxes.
Out-of-State Purchase
- Out-of-state title or current registration, if the boat was previously titled or registered in another state.
The buyer or owner must apply to have the motorized watercraft registered in their name within 30 days.
Source: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (The Handbook), AR Code § 27-101-207
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