Nebraska boat
registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration,
loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Nebraska. 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.
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 83,832 boats registered in Nebraska. This state
ranks 37th among nationwide boat registrations. |
|
Registration Numbering |
The boat
registration number prefix for Nebraska is "NB". |
|
Registration Agency |
Boats are
titled and registered at the local County Clerk's Office. |
|
Registration Requirements |
All vessels powered by any mechanical device capable of
propelling the vessel must be registered. Registration is not
required for Coast Guard documented vessels. Registration
certificates are issued on a three year basis.
|
|
Title Requirements |
Motorboats
built after 11/1/72 must titled in Nebraska except those which
are Coast Guard documented. |
|
Bonded Titles |
Nebraska has provisions for bonded boat titles where sufficient
proof of ownership can not be provided. Additional information can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state. |
|
Salvage Titles |
Nebraska has
provisions for issuing salvage branded titles where a boat has
been restored subsequent to a total loss insurance settlement.
Information about this subject can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state. |
|
Abandoned Boat Titles |
Nebraska has
provisions for titling abandoned boats. Information about this
subject can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state. |
| Electronic
Titles |
Nebraska does
not have an electronic boat title program. |
|
Tax Requirements |
Use taxes
must be paid prior to registration in Nebraska. |
|
Loan Perfection |
Security
interests on non-documented boats which are state titled must be
recorded on the state title records. On
Coast Guard documented vessels, a preferred mortgage must be
recorded on the vessel's abstract of title. A UCC financing
statement must be filed if the boat is neither titled or
documented. |
|
Boat Records |
Boat records
are maintained indefinitely in Nebraska. Detailed information on
how to obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state. |
|
Ownership Designations |
Nebraska does
not designate joint ownership methods on boat registrations. |
|
Residency Requirements |
Boat titles
are only available to Nebraska residents. Non-residents may
register a boat in Nebraska if this is the state of
principal usage. |
| Hull
Inspection. |
None
required. |
|
Outboard Motors |
Nebraska does
not issue titles or registrations for outboard motors. |
|
Boat Trailers |
Boat trailer
registration is required in Nebraska. A title is required if the gross weight is over 9,000 lbs. |
|
Notary Requirements |
Nebraska
licenses notaries for four year
terms and a $15,000 bond is required. Notaries must affix an
inked stamp seal on all notarized documents. |
|
Visitation Period |
A visitation
period of 60 days is allowed for boats that are registered in another state,
Coast Guard documented, or registered in a foreign country. |
