How to Register a Vessel in Georgia

1.  MAIL:  Vessel Registration Application
2. PHONE:  1-800-366-2661

Registration is required for all mechanical propelled vessels AND sailboats over twelve feet in length that are used on "Waters of the State".  

• "Waters of this state" means any waters within the territorial limits of this state and the marginal sea adjacent to this state and the high seas when navigated as a part of a journey or ride to or from the shore of this state. This definition shall not include privately owned ponds or lakes not open to the public.

Registration is NOT required for the following vessels:

• Sailboats less than 12 ft. in length
• Canoes, kayaks, rowboats and rubber rafts that have no mechanical propulsion (i.e., are paddled, poled, oared or windblown) and
• Boats operated exclusively on private ponds or lakes

RENEW Your Vessel Registration in Georgia

 Three ways to RENEW your vessel registration.

1. RENEW your vessel registration online here.
2. RENEW Vessel Registration by Telephone
   Call 1-800-366-2661 and select Option 2 for Vessel Registration
3. RENEW by mail.  Download and print a Vessel Registration Application to submit via mail.  Mail in application is used for all transactions.

FOLLOW UP PAYMENT FOR VESSEL REGISTRATION

If you have recently received a letter or email regarding your credit card payment for a recent GEORGIA DNR Boat transaction, click link to make payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click link above or call if you have questions about vessel registrations.
Call center is open M-F 8am to 8pm and Sat-Sun 9am to 5pm

Hull Identification Number

 Locate your HIN to register your vessel or how to request a Vessel inspection from DNR Law Enforcement to obtain a State HIN.

Bill of Sale for Vessel

For boat sales, download and submit this required certified True Bill of Sale form.

Vessel Registration Database

Download Vessel records by county using the site link above.