Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of titling,
registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the
State of Georgia. More detailed information, forms, guidelines,
and a complete listing of resource links are obtainable by downloading
our
Boat Registration Kit.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose state level forms 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.
GA is the
numbering prefix for this state. Registration numbers must be
displayed on all state registered boats, except those which are
documented with the U.S. Coast Guard.
Title Certificate.
None issued.
This is a registration only state.
Registration Certificate.
Registration is required on all boats except sailboats under
12 feet in length, canoes, kayaks, rowboats and rubber rafts
that have no mechanical propulsion (i.e., are paddled, poled,
oared or windblown), boats operated exclusively on private ponds
or lake. The registration cycle is 3 years. Registration is also
required for Coast Guard documented vessels.
Sales & Use Tax.
Sales tax at
purchase. Yearly personal property tax.
Department of
Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources Division.
State record search.
The
Department of Natural Resources vessel registration department
will verify existing registration certificates.
Ownership designations.
Joint
ownership designations not recognized.
Residency requirements.
Must be state
of primary usage.
Bonded
titling or registration.
Not applicable.
Electronic Titles.
Not
applicable.
Hull number inspection.
All boats
built after 1972 must have an appropriate hull identification
number in order to qualify for registration. If not, an assigned
number must be affixed by a state official.
Outboard motors.
No titles or
registrations issued.
Notary Public.
Embossed or
stamped seal required on all notarized documents.
Visitation period.
60 days.
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