Which Boats Require Registration?
Requirements for vessel registration vary from state to state. In Connecticut, you must have a Connecticut Certificate of Number and validation decals to operate your vessel legally on public waters in Connecticut. The only exceptions are:
- Non-motorized vessels
- Sailboats less than 19.5 feet in length
- Vessels registered in other states using Connecticut waters for 60 days or less
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)–documented vessels (must have a decal)
