Wisconsin Boat Registration
Registration is mandatory for motorized boats and sailboats 12 feet or longer, and titling is required for all boats 16 feet or longer.[1]
Registration and titling must be applied for within 10 days of purchase and can be accomplished using the following steps[2]:
- Obtain the seller’s Certificate of Title. The new owner will also need the information from the seller’s certificate of registration.
- Submit the completed Boat Registration and Titling Application online. Fees and taxes must be paid at the end of the online application.[3]
- If the boat is 16 feet in length or greater, mail the Certificate of Title to:
DNR Processing Center
PO BOX 78701
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0701