Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Wyoming. 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 boat
registration number prefix for this state is "WY".
Title certificate.
Boat titles
are not issued. This is a registration only state.
Registration certificate.
All
motorboats powered by propulsion machinery of any type and
operated on the waters of this state must be registered. These
include but are not limited to, motorboats, rowboats, sailboats,
sailboards, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, rowing shells, or
sculls, all terrain vehicles used in the water, and inflatable
craft. Registration is not required on Coast Guard documented
boats.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax is
levied on first time boat registrations and ownership transfers.
Loan perfection.
Security
interests in non-documented boats must be recorded with a UCC
financing statement. A preferred vessel mortgage is required on
Coast Guard documented vessels.
Registration agency.
Wyoming Game
and Fish Department, Watercraft Section.
Boat record search.
The Game and
Fish Department will confirm documents in hand. Written reports
must be obtained from a boat record vendor.
Ownership designations.
There are no
specific ownership designations for this state.
Residency requirements.
Owner
residency is not required if the vessel is located within the
state.
Reporting requirements.
Transfers of
ownership, abandonments, destructions, and thefts must be
reported within 15 days.
Hull number inspection.
None
required.
Outboard motors.
Registration
and title certificates are not issued.
Notary
public.
An inked
notary embosser or stamp must be used by notaries in this state.
Visitation period.
90 days.
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