Boat Registration & Titling Information

Boat Registration & Titling Information:


  1. Temporary Registrations are issued if
    • registering boat for first time
    • purchased a new boat
    • transferring ownership between two parties
    • boats registered in another State
  2. Certain Boats must be Titled if:
    • boats titled in another State & now brought into Pennsylvania permanently
    • all in-board powered boats
    • motorboats with a model year of 1997 and newer, that are 14' and longer
All applicants must complete PA Fish & Boat Commission Form REV 336 and provide proof of ownership by:
  1. A sales receipt or a notarized statement regarding a purchase transaction;
  2. The original manufactures certificate of origin for any boat made after 1/1/1993;
  3. If previously registered the registration card for that boat.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019


PF&BC FEES ARE:

  • Unpowered boats - $22.00
  • Powered boats under 16' - $26.00
  • Powered boats 16' but less than 20' - $39.00
  • Powered boats 20' and greater - $52.00 
  • Titling - $15.00
  • Lien Recordings - $5.00
        All Payments for PF&B Registration fees must be in the form of a check 
        payable to the PFBC.      

AGENTS FEES ARE:

  • Agents Registering Fee - $2.00
  • Agents Titling/Lien Fee - $10.00

Use Link Below For Boat Registration Renewals / Purchase of Launch Permits:

  

Fish & Boat Commission - Boat Registration Renewal