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Kansas Boat Registration Summary

          Kansas boat registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of Kansas. 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.

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Boat Registration Statistics There are approximately 96,000 boats registered in the State of Kansas.
Registration Numbering The boat registration prefix for Kansas is "KS".
Registration Agency Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Registration Requirements Registration is required on all boats powered by motor or sail. Coast Guard documented vessels are subject to registration. Registrations must be renewed every 2 years.
Title Requirements Kansas does not issue boat titles, this is a registration only state.
Boat Registration Records  Boat records are maintained indefinitely in the State of Kansas. Detailed information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Tax Requirements. Sales tax applies to boat transactions. Personal property taxes are levied on boats.
Loan Perfection A security interest on a non-documented boat in Alabama is perfected with a UCC financing statement. If the vessel is Coast Guard documented, a preferred vessel mortgage must be recorded with the National Vessel Documentation Center.
Ownership Designations. Joint ownership methods are not designated on boat registrations in Kansas.
Residency Requirements Non-residents may apply for a registration if the boat is located within the State of Kansas.
Reporting Requirements Transfer, abandonment, theft, or destruction of a Kansas registered boat must be reported to the Marine Police Division within 15 days.
Hull Inspection. Hull identification number inspections are not required in Kansas.
Outboard Motors Kansas does not issue title or registration certificates on outboard motors.
Boat Trailers Boat trailer registrations and titles are required on all boats weighing over 2,000 lbs. in Kansas. These are optional for those weighing less.
Notary Regulations Kansas notaries serve 4 year terms and must post a $7,500 bond. The notary must affix an embossed or inked stamp seal to to all notarized documents.
Visitation Period Boats that are Coast Guard documented or registered in another state are allowed a visitation period of 60 days.

Kansas boat registration
Kansas Boat Registration

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