Indiana boat
registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration,
loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Indiana. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and other
resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general
purpose boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms
page.
Please visit our
State page for additional
articles and information about registering or titling boats, trailers,
and outboard motors.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
Boat Registration Numbering
The boat
registration number prefix for the State of Indiana is "IN".
There are approximately 165,000 boats registered in this state.
Title Requirements
Titling is
required for all registered boats, boats built for an Indiana owner before January 1,
1986, boats valued at less than $3,000 when new, and home built
boats for personal use which are not for resale. Titles are not
issued for Coast Guard documented boats.
Registration Requirements
All motorized
boats, including motorized sailboats and jet skis must be
registered. This includes boats with trolling motors. Coast
Guard documented vessels must also be registered. Registrations
must be renewed on a yearly basis.
Sales Tax
State sales
tax applies to boat transactions.
Loan perfection.
A lender is
shown as legal owner on a state titled vessel. On Cost Guard
documented vessels, it will be necessary to record a preferred
vessel mortgage.
Registration Agency
Bureau of
Motor Vehicles.
Registration Records
Boat
registration records are maintained indefinitely by the State of
Indiana. Detailed information on how to
obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state.
Ownership Designations
"AND"
indicates joint ownership. "OR" is not defined.
Hull
Inspection
Required for
first time registration and title applications.
Outboard Motors
Not
registered or titled.
Notary
Regulations
Eight year
term, $5,000 bond required, must use embossed or inked stamp
seal.
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