Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Kansas. 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 prefix for Kansas is "KS".
Title certificate.
Boat titles
are not issued. This is a registration only state.
Registration certificate.
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.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax
applies to boat transactions. Personal property taxes are levied
on boats.
Loan perfection.
Security
interests on non-documented boats are recorded with a UCC
financing statement. A preferred mortgage is required on a Coast
Guard documented vessel.
Registration agency.
Kansas
Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Boat record search.
The
Department of Wildlife and Parks will verify hull numbers and
certificates in hand by telephone. UCC searches are not
available online without a subscription. Detailed boat records
and UCC searches can be obtained from a public record provider.
Boat records are maintained indefinitely.
Ownership designations.
All
signatures are required to release a registration with the "AND"
or "AND/OR" designation. Any signature will release with an "OR"
designation.
Residency requirements.
Title
certificates are available to non-residents if the boat is
located within the state.
Hull number inspection.
None
required.
Outboard motors.
Title and
registration certificates are not issued on outboard motors.
Notary
public.
Notaries
serve 4 year terms and must post a $7,500 bond. All notarized
documents must be sealed with an embosser or inked stamp.
Visitation period.
60 days.
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