North Dakota boat
registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration,
loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
North Dakota. 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 and
trailers.
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confirmed with the respective state agency.
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|
Boat Registration Statistics |
There are
approximately 56,128 boats registered in North
Dakota. This state ranks 43rd among nationwide boat
registrations. |
|
Registration Numbering |
The boat
registration prefix for North Dakota is "ND". |
|
Registration Agency |
North Dakota
Game and Fish Department, Licensing and Registration
Section |
|
Registration Requirements |
Registration
is required on all motorized boats in North Dakota. Coast Guard documented
vessels are exempt from registration. Registration certificates
are renewed every 3 years. |
|
Title Requirements |
North Dakota
does not issue boat titles as it is a registration only state. |
|
Boat Registration Records |
Boat records
are maintained indefinitely in North Dakota. Detailed
information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be
found in our
boat registration
kit for this state. |
|
Conditional Registrations |
North Dakota
doe not have provisions for bonded or conditional boat
registrations. |
|
Tax Requirements |
Sales or use
tax applies to boats in North Dakota. |
|
Loan Perfection |
A security
interest on a non-documented boat in North Dakota 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 |
North Dakota
does not designate joint ownership methods on boat records. |
|
Residency Requirements |
Non-residents
may apply for a registration if the boat is located within the
State of North Dakota. |
|
Reporting Requirements |
Transfers of
ownership, abandonments, destructions, and thefts must be
reported within 15 days. |
|
Hull Inspection |
North Dakota
does not require hull inspections. |
|
Outboard Motors |
North Dakota
does not issue titles or registrations for outboard motors. |
|
Boat Trailers |
Boat trailer
registrations and titles are not issued in North Dakota. |
|
Notary Public |
North Dakota
notary
commissions are for 6 years, a $7,500 notary bond must be
posted, and the notary must affix an embossed or inked stamps
which can be copied to all notarized documents. |
| Visitation
Period |
A visitation
period of 90 days is allowed for boats that are registered in another state,
Coast Guard documented, or registered in a foreign country. |
