If you're a boat owner in Kansas, you may be wondering how
to register your vessel. Registering your boat is important as it helps ensure
compliance with state regulations and allows you to legally operate your boat
on Kansas waters. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to
register your boat in Kansas.
Before you start the registration process, you'll need to
gather some information about your boat. This information includes the make,
model, and year of your vessel. You'll also need to provide a photograph or
pencil rubbing of the hull identification number (HIN). This number can
typically be found on the starboard-stern (back right) corner of the boat or on
the title.
The next step is to fill out the boat registration application. You can find the application on the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWPT) website, in person at a State Park, Regional Office, or Boat Registration Agent, of by filling out the Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating Act, available here.
The application will ask for your personal information, as
well as information about your boat, including the HIN, make, model, year,
horsepower, use, fuel type, and hull material. You'll also need to provide
proof of ownership, which can include a bill of sale or title.
Once you've filled out the application and provided proof of
ownership, you'll need to pay the registration fee. The registration fee is
$42.50, and can be paid by credit or debit card, or by check or money order
made payable to Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
If you completed the application online, you can submit the
form and payment through the online portal. If you submitted the application in
person, you can complete payment at the local office you submitted the
application. If you are submitting your application by mail, you will need to
send your application and payment, along with any supporting documentation, to:
Kansas
Department of Wildlife and Parks
512
SE 25th Ave,
Pratt,
KS, 67124
After you've completed the registration process and paid the
fee, you'll receive a registration number and two decals. The registration
number must be displayed on the forward third of the hull on both sides, just
below the gunwale. The decals must be affixed in line with the registration
numbers, 3 inches behind on the hull.
Boat registrations in Kansas are valid for three years. You
can renew your registration online, by mail, or in person. The KDWPT will send
you a renewal notice in the mail, and you can follow the instructions on the
notice to renew your registration.
In conclusion, registering your boat in Kansas is a
straightforward process that requires some basic information about your vessel
and a fee payment. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure that
your boat is registered properly and you can legally operate it on Kansas
waters. Remember to renew your registration annually to keep your vessel
compliant with state regulations. Happy boating!
