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BOAT REGISTRATION SUMMARY

State of Nevada

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          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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