Arizona boat
registration summary is an overview of boat
registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the
State of Arizona. Detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a
complete listing of resource links are available by downloading our
Boat Registration Kit
for Arizona.
Generic boat registration and general purpose state level forms can also be
found on our Forms Page.
Please visit our
State Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level registration and titling.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The boat
registration number prefix for Arizona is "AZ". There
are approximately 145,000 boats registered in Arizona.
Titling Requirements.
Boat titles
are not issues for Arizona, this is a registration only state.
Registration Requirements
Arizona boat
registration is required for motarized boats. Non-motorized boats
and Coast
Guard documented vessels are exempt from registration.
Sales & Use Tax.
Exempt from
use tax when purchased from an individual. Sales or use tax is
due if purchased from a dealer or broker. These rules apply
regardless of the state in which the vessel is purchased.
Loan perfection.
UCC financing
statement.
Registration agency.
Arizona
Game and Fish Department.
Residency Requirements
Non-residents
may register if Arizona is the place of principal use.
Boat registration records.
Arizona boat
registration records are maintained indefinitely. Information on
how to research these records is available in our boat
registration kit for this state.
Co-owner designations.
Co-owners are
designated on Arizona boat registration certificates by one of
the following: "and" - "or" - "and / or".
Bonded registration.
Not applicable.
Hull number inspection.
Required if
there is a discrepancy.
Outboard motors.
No
registration or titling required for outboard motors in Arizona.
Boat trailers.
Titling and
registration are required for boat trailers in Arizona.
Notary Public.
A notary seal
is required
on all documents acknowledged by an Arizona notary.
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