Vessels

Initial Registration and Renewals

Residents operating their vessels (boats) on Florida's waters must register those vehicles in the State of Florida. Non-residents must register their out-of-state vessels in Florida if the vessel is used in Florida’s waters more than 90 days. Initial registration must be completed at one of our offices, renewals can be completed online or in one of our offices. The cost of renewing a registration and tag varies according to length of the vessel:

  • Canoes under 12'             $15.50
  • 12' - 15'11"                        $31.63
  • 16' - 25'11"                        $50.38
  • 26' - 39'11"                        $124.63
  • 40' - 64'11"                        $198.88
  • 65' - 109'11"                      $236.38
  • 110' and over                    $291.88

For more information on vessels, click here to visit FLHSMV's site.