Oklahoma boat
registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration,
loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Oklahoma. 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, trailers,
and outboard motors.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
Boat Registration Numbering
The boat
registration number prefix for Oklahoma is "OK". There
are approximately 217,000 boats registered in this state.
Title Requirements
Titling is
required on all registered boats.
Registration Requirements
All boats, with a few exceptions, used, or capable of being
used, as a means of transportation on the waters of this State,
are required to be titled and registered annually. Coast Guard
documented boats are also subject to Oklahoma boat registration.
Registrations are renewed annually.
Sales
Tax
Excise tax is
assessed on transfers of ownership of boats and outboard motors
and is based on the manufacturer's original retail selling price
of the unit.
Loan Perfection
Non-documented boats - Lender is listed on title as legal owner.
Coast Guard documented boats - preferred vessel mortgage.
Registration Agency
Oklahoma Tax
Commission
Registration Records
Boat
registration records are maintained indefinitely by the State of
Oklahoma. Detailed information on how to
obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state.
Ownership Designations
Designations
such as "and", "or", "and/or", "joint tenants
with right of survivorship",
and "trust" are recognized.
Bonded Titling or Registration
Not applicable.
Electronic Titles
Not
applicable.
Hull
Inspection
The hull
identification number must be verified by a law enforcement
official on
first time titling and registration.
Outboard motors
Registration
and titling are required on all outboards in excess of 10
horsepower.
Notary Regulations
Notaries in
Oklahoma must use an embossed or inked seal on all notarized
documents.
Dealer Licensing
State
licensing is required for boat dealers.
Visitation Period
A boat or outboard motor currently registered in another state
or country may visit Oklahoma for a maximum of sixty days in the
course of one calendar year, before having to be
titled and registered in Oklahoma.
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