How to Register a Boat
Kansas requires all vessels powered by motor, including electric motors, or sail, to be registered and numbered through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. To obtain registration, assemble the following documentation online or your nearest State Park:
- Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating Act Form
- Bill of Sale, if purchased from an individual, Kansas does not require notarization.
- Hull Identification Number photo or pencil tracing.
- Payment for registration fees.
- Proof of sales or compensating tax payment, if applicable.
- Previous registration number or certificate, if the boat was previously registered.
Out-of-State Purchase
- Kansas sales tax receipt, if tax was not paid to the out-of-state dealer.
- Prior registration information, if the boat was previously registered in another state.
Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (Boat Registrations); Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating Act)
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