Overview
Buying a used boat still routes through the county, though: you need a county-issued title ($15, from the county clerk, same as a car) and proof the Wyoming sales tax was paid - at your county's 4%–7% rate - before Game & Fish will issue the registration. Miss the same 65-day tax deadline vehicles face and the treasurer applies the identical late penalty.
01 - Official fees
Wyoming boat registration fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Watercraft registration, 1 year | $30 | |
| Watercraft registration, 3 years | $80 | |
| AIS decal - resident, motorized | $10 | |
| AIS decal - nonresident, motorized | $30 | |
| AIS decal - resident, non-motorized | $5 | |
| AIS decal - nonresident, non-motorized | $15 | |
| County title (via county clerk) | $15 | |
| Sales/use tax on purchase | 4%–7% | same county rate as vehicles, due within 65 days |
| HIN inspection (out-of-state title) | $10 | same process as a vehicle VIN check |
Figures verified June 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with your county treasurer (WYDOT) - counties can add small local fees.
02 - Step by step
How to register a boat in Wyoming
- 1
Get the title signed over, or the manufacturer's statement of origin for a new boat.
- 2
Take it to your county clerk for a Wyoming title ($15) - required for every motorized watercraft since 2010.
- 3
Pay sales/use tax to the county treasurer at your county's rate, within 65 days, and keep the receipt.
- 4
Register with Wyoming Game & Fish (in person, by mail, or online) using the paid-tax receipt, choosing 1-year ($30) or 3-year ($80).
- 5
Buy the required AIS decal for the boat's residency status and motor type before launching on any Wyoming water.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Wyoming vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Wyoming boat registration FAQ
How much does it cost to register a boat in Wyoming?
$30 for one year or $80 for three years through Game & Fish, plus an AIS decal ($10 resident/$30 nonresident for motorized boats, $5/$15 for non-motorized). First-time buyers add a $15 county title and 4%–7% sales tax on the purchase price.
Why do I need an AIS decal if I already registered the boat?
They're two separate systems for two separate purposes: registration funds boating administration through Game & Fish, while the Aquatic Invasive Species decal funds the inspection stations that check boats for invasive mussels before they launch. Every boat needs both.
Do kayaks and canoes need a Wyoming AIS decal?
Yes, unless they're a non-motorized inflatable 10 feet or shorter, or a paddleboard - those are exempt. A standard hard-shell canoe or drift boat needs the non-motorized decal: $5 for residents, $15 for nonresidents.
Does my boat need a title in Wyoming?
Yes - Wyoming has required titles for all watercraft since January 1, 2010, issued by your county clerk for $15, the same office and fee that titles a car.
Is boat sales tax paid the same way as vehicle sales tax?
Yes - the county treasurer collects it at your county's rate (4%–7%) within 65 days of the purchase, and Game & Fish won't issue a registration until you can show the tax receipt.
Does my boat trailer register separately?
Yes - the trailer is a vehicle under WYDOT's system, registered with your county treasurer at the standard weight-banded trailer state fee ($5–$90/yr), completely separate from the boat's Game & Fish paperwork.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.