Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
North Dakota. 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 North Dakota is "ND".
Title certificate.
Title
certificates are not issued for boats.
Registration certificate.
Registration
is required on all motorized boats. Coast Guard documented
vessels are exempt from registration. Registration certificates
are renewed every 3 years.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax is
not levied on boats.
Loan perfection.
A UCC
financing statement must be filed to perfect an interest on a
non-documented boat. A preferred vessel mortgage must be
recorded on the vessel's abstract if it is documented with the
Coast Guard.
Registration agency.
North Dakota
Game and Fish Department, Licensing and Registration
Section
Boat record search.
The Licensing
Registration Section will confirm hull numbers and certificates
in hand over the telephone. Registration searches are also
available on its web site if the owner's name and birth date are
know. Detailed reports must be obtained from a public record
provider.
Ownership designations.
There are no
ownership designations for multiple owners.
Residency requirements.
Non-residents
may register a boat if it is located within the state.
Electronic
titles.
Not
applicable.
Reporting requirements.
Transfers of
ownership, abandonments, destructions, and thefts must be
reported within 15 days.
Hull number inspection.
None
required.
Outboard motors.
Titling and
registration is not available for outboard motors.
Notary
public.
Notary
commissions are for 6 years, a $7,500 notary bond must be
posted, and embossed or inked stamps which can be copied are
required.
Visitation period.
90 days.
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