Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Minnesota. 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 prefix for Minnesota is "MN".
Title certificate.
Titles are
required for all registered boats except those documented with
the U.S. Coast Guard.
Registration certificate.
Registration
is required on all boats except non-motorized watercraft 9' or
less in length, a ships lifeboat, duck boats during the duck
hunting season, and rice boats during the harvest season. Coast
Guard documented vessels are exempt from registration.
Sales & Use Tax.
Sales tax
must be collected if sold by a dealer, but not if sold directly
between the seller and buyer.
Loan perfection.
Non-documented boats - Lender must secure as legal owner on the
state title.
Documented boats - Preferred vessel mortgage.
Registration agency.
Deputy
registrar of motor vehicles or Department of Natural Resources
license center. Registrations are issued on a 3 year cycle.
First time registrations and transfers can be implemented in
person or by mail.
Boat record search.
The
Department of Natural Resources license center will provide
information by telephone. Printed reports must be obtained from
a public record vendor.
Ownership designations.
Joint
ownership is designated with the word "and".
Residency requirements.
Not
applicable.
Bonded
titling or registration.
Not applicable.
Electronic Titles.
Not
applicable.
Hull number inspection.
Required if
there is a discrepancy.
Reporting requirements.
Transfers and
abandonments must reported within 15 days.
Outboard motors.
Not titled or
registered.
Notary Public.
Notary must
use inked stamp seal.
Dealer & broker licensing.
State
licensing is required for boat dealers. Brokers must be licensed
if boats are actively demonstrated. A $5,000 surety bond must
accompany the license.
Visitation period.
90 days.
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