Official fees
Oregon boat registration fee chart
Base registration fee
$8.00
flat, every motorboat
Per-foot registration charge
$5.95
per foot, rounded up
Boat title
$75.00
Aquatic Invasive Species permit
$30.00
out-of-state boats/sailboats over 12 ft
Late title transfer
$25.00
Lost/replacement title (no ownership change)
$25.00
Lost/replacement title (with ownership change)
$75.00
Figures verified July 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with the Oregon DMV (ODOT) - counties can add small local fees.
Step by step
How to register a boat in Oregon
- 1
Get the signed-over title from the seller, or your bill of sale for a brand-new boat.
- 2
Measure your boat's length to the nearest whole foot (round up any fraction).
- 3
Submit an Application for Motorboat Title and Registration to OSMB, by mail or at a licensed agent.
- 4
Pay $8 plus $5.95 per foot for registration, plus $75 for the title on a first-time Oregon title.
- 5
Out-of-state boats over 12 feet: buy the $30 Aquatic Invasive Species permit before you launch.
- Registration formula
- $8 + $5.95/ft
- Term
- 2 years, Nov 1 cycle
- Title fee
- $75
- AIS permit (out-of-state, >12 ft)
- $30
- Register with
- Oregon State Marine Board
Overview
Titling a boat costs a flat $75, separate from registration. If you're bringing a boat in from out of state and it's over 12 feet, you'll also need a $30 Aquatic Invasive Species permit before launching on any Oregon waterway - the fee that funds the boat inspection stations you'll pass at the state line. The calculator below totals registration, title, and the AIS permit for your situation.
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Common questions
Oregon boat registration FAQ
- How much does it cost to register a boat in Oregon?
- $8 plus $5.95 per foot of length, rounded up to the next foot, for a 2-year registration. A 20-foot boat runs $8 + (20 × $5.95) = $127. First-time Oregon titling adds a flat $75.
- Do kayaks and canoes need to register in Oregon?
- Non-motorized kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards don't need OSMB registration, though many launch sites require a separate Waterway Access Permit ($6 for a week, $20 for a year) that funds ramps and facilities. Add a motor and full motorboat registration applies.
- Does my sailboat need to register even if it's just moored?
- Yes, if it's 12 feet or longer - Oregon requires titling and registration for sailboats at that length regardless of whether the boat is actively sailed or sitting at a dock.
- What's the Aquatic Invasive Species permit and do I need it?
- It's a $30 permit required for out-of-state motorboats and sailboats over 12 feet before operating on any Oregon waterway, funding the boat inspection stations that check for invasive mussels and weeds at state lines. Oregon-registered boats don't need it separately.
- When does my boat registration expire?
- OSMB runs registrations on a 2-year cycle tied to a biennial calendar starting November 1, not the date you bought the boat - check your registration card for your specific expiration.
- Is there sales tax on a boat purchase in Oregon?
- No - the same rule as vehicles applies. Oregon has no general sales tax, so a boat purchase (private-party or dealer, used or new) isn't taxed at the point of sale.
Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.
