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All vessels 14 feet or greater in length that require registration, also must be titled.
Fees To Register and Title Your Vessel |
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| Registration of a Motorboat (2 years) based on Length of Vessel | |
| Length of Vessel | Fee |
| Under 16 feet | $40 |
| 16 to less than 26 feet | $60 |
| 26 feet to less than 40 feet | $80 |
| 40 feet or longer | $100 |
Other Fees |
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| Title | $25 |
| Duplicate Title | $15 |
| Transfer of Registration | $15 |
| Duplicate Registration | $10 |
| If visiting any registration office, please bring a check or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. | |
A Certificate of Number is valid for two years from the date it is issued. Owners of vessels that have already been registered will be sent a renewal notice to their residence at least one month prior to the expiration of their current registration.
The Massachusetts Environmental Police must be notified within 15 days of any of these events:
Boat trailers are registered and titled under the same requirements as passenger cars. Application is made through the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Larger recreational vessels owned by U.S. citizens may (at the option of the owner) be documented by the U.S. Coast Guard. Call the USCG at 1-800-799-8362 for more information. Documented vessels are exempt from Massachusetts registration and titling requirements.