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.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
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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. |
