Which Boats Require Registration?

Requirements for vessel registration vary from state to state. In Oklahoma, you must have an Oklahoma Certificate of Registration and validation decals to operate your vessel legally on public waters. The only exceptions are:

• Vessels that are manually propelled and do not have a motor, including canoes, kayaks, kiteboards, paddleboats, and other similar vessels
• Vessels registered in other states using Oklahoma waters for 60 days or less
• Vessels documented by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) using Oklahoma waters for 60 days or less
• Vessels used exclusively and solely for racing purposes