All motorboats must be registered.^[1] Titling is required for:

• Boats made in 1997 or later with an inboard motor
• Boats made in 1997 or later that are 14 feet or longer with an outboard motor
• Boats already titled in PA
• Boats titled out-of-state that primarily operate in PA

Both registration and titling can be done with the following steps.^[2]

1. Prepare the neccesary documents:
   • Application for Pennsylvania Boat Registration and/or Boat Title
   • Certificate of Title (if available) – Assigned to the buyer.
   • Fees – Payment for the registration and titling fees via check or money order payable to “Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.”
   • Proof of Ownership (if applicable) – If there is no title, ownership must be verified with one of the following:
     • Registration Card – Signed by the seller.
     • Bill of Sale
2. Submit the documents and payment to the nearest authorized issuing agent or regional commission office. Alternatively, the documents can be mailed to:

PFBC
Division of Licensing & Registration
PO Box 68900
Harrisburg, PA, 17106-8900