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Nevada Boat Registration Summary

          Nevada boat registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of Nevada. 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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Boat Registration Statistics There are approximately 60,000 boats registered in the State of Nevada.
Registration Numbering The registration number prefix for Nevada is NV. Registration numbers must be displayed on all registered boats except for those which are Coast Guard documented.
Registration Agency Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Registration Requirements Registration is required on all motorized boats, including sailboats with motors. Coast Guard documented vessels are also subject to registration.
Title Requirements Nevada issues titles for all registered boats except for Coast Guard documented vessels.
Conditional Registration Nevada does not have provisions for bonded titles or conditional registrations where sufficient proof of ownership can not be otherwise provided. In these cases, it will be necessary to obtain an award of ownership from a court of proper jurisdiction.
Electronic Titles Nevada does not have an electronic title program.
Boat Registration Records Boat records are maintained indefinitely in Nevada. Detailed information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Tax Requirements 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.
Ownership Designations Joint ownership methods are designated on boat records as "and" or "or".
Residency Requirements Titles and registrations are issued to non-residents if the boat is located in Nevada.
Reporting Requirements Boats which have been transferred, abandoned, stolen, or destroyed must be reported to the Nevada Department of Wildlife within 10 days.
Hull Inspection The boat must be inspected by a Nevada law enforcement official if it is a pre-owned boat and was not previously titled or if there is a hull number discrepancy.
Outboard Motors Nevada does not title or register outboard motors.
Boat Trailers Boat trailer titles and registrations are required in Nevada.
Notary Regulations A Nevada notary must affix a seal with an inked stamp 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.

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