Our boat
registration summary provides a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Nevada. 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
registration number prefix for this state is NV. Registration
numbers must be displayed on all registered boats except for
those which are Coast Guard documented.
Title certificate.
Titles are
issued for all registered boats in this state except for Coast Guard documented vessels.
Registration certificate.
Registration
is required on all motorized boats, including sailboats with
motors. Coast Guard documented vessels are subject to
registration.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax is
required on dealer boat sales, but not on private party
transactions directly between a buyer and seller.
Loan perfection.
A preferred vessel mortgage must be recorded with the National
Vessel Documentation center for Coast Guard documented vessels.
On non-documented boats, the lender must be shown on Nevada's
title records.
Registration agency.
Nevada
Department of Wildlife. First time titling and registrations can
not be implemented by mail as a personal appearance is required
by the applicant. However, transfers of ownership on a boat
currently titled in Nevada can be implemented by mail.
Boat record search.
The Nevada
Department of Wildlife will confirm information at hand.
Ownership designations.
Joint
ownership is designated with "and / or".
Residency requirements.
Titles and
registrations are issued to non-residents if the boat is
located in Nevada.
Bonded
titling or registration.
Not applicable.
Electronic
titles.
Not
applicable.
Hull number inspection.
Required if a
pre-owned boat was not previously titled or if there is a hull number
discrepancy.
Reporting requirements.
Transfers and
abandonments must be reported within 10 days.
Outboard motors.
Not titled or
registered.
Notary
public.
Notary must
seal with an inked stamp.
Visitation period.
90 days.
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