Indiana Boat Registration
Motorboats and sailboats must be registered and titled within 45 days of ownership.[1] The new owner can complete the titling/registration process with the following documentation:
- Proof of Ownership – Certificate of Title, Watercraft Ownership Affidavit, or Bill of Sale
- Application for Certificate of Watercraft Title – Required for boats not exempt from titling requirements.
- Proof of Residency/Identity/Lawful Status – Originals of documents as prescribed by the BMV are required.
The applicant will need to visit a BMV branch to file their documents and pay the registration and titling fees and applicable taxes.