Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Iowa. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic state level boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose forms on our Forms Page .
Please visit our
State Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The boat
registration number for Iowa is "IA".
Title certificate.
Titles
are issued on all registered boats except those which are Coast
Guard documented.
Registration certificate.
All boats must be registered except for inflatable vessels that are 7 feet or less in length
and canoes or kayaks that are 13 feet or less in length.
Coast Guard documented vessels are subject to registration.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax
applies to boat transactions.
Loan perfection.
Security
interests are perfected on the state title records for
non-documented boats. A preferred vessel mortgage is required on
Coast Guard documented boats.
Registration agency.
County
Recorder's Office administers titling and registration for the
Department of Natural Resources.
Boat registration records.
Boat
title and registration records are maintained indefinitely.
Information on how to obtain registration data and print-outs
can be found in our
Boat Registration
Kit for this state.
Ownership designations.
Both parties
must release a title with the "AND" designation.
Either party may release with the "OR" designation.
Residency requirements.
Residency is
not required for the owner if the boat is located within the
state.
Bonded
titling or registration.
Bonded titling or registration is available.
Hull number inspection.
None required.
Outboard motors.
No titles or
registrations issued.
Notary
public.
No bonding is
required. All notaries must seal with an embosser or inked
stamp.
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60 days.
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