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Boat Registrations

New and/or transferred vessels are registered with the Polk County Recorder. All boat registrations expired on April 30th, 2010. Boat fees are based on the length and type of the boat (see table below).  Processing Fees: $1.00 per boat.

You can renew your boat registration by mail, in the office or online.  To renew online click here.

 

Type of Transaction  Fee
New Boat or Reactivate - Documented Vessel  $17.85
Renew Registration - Documented Vessel  $26.25*
New Boat or Reactivate - All personal watercraft  $31.25
Renew Registration - All personal Watercraft  $46.25*
New Boat or Reactivate - Any length, without motor or sail  $9.25
Renew Registration - Any length, without motor or sail  $13.25*
New Boat or Reactivate - Less than 16ft (Motor/Sail)  $16.25
Renew Registration - Less than 16ft (Motor/Sail)  $23.75*
New Boat or Reactivate - 16ft to under 26ft  (Motor/Sail)  $25.25
Renew Registration - 16ft to under 26ft (Motor/Sail)  $37.25*
New Boat or Reactivate - 26ft to under 40ft (Motor/Sail)  $51.25
Renew Registration - 26ft to under 40ft (Motor/Sail)  $76.25*
New Boat or Reactivate - 40ft and over (Motor/Sail)  $101.25
Renew Registration - 40ft and over (Motor/Sail)  $151.25*
Duplicate Registration $2.25
Transfers - On Current Registrations  $2.25*

*Subject to $5.00 Penalty after 4/30/2010

 

 

Boat Titles
Boats with a lien and boats that are 17' and over in length (except canoes and kayaks) are required to be titled.


The fee for boat titles are:

Title Fees: $10.00

Lien Fees: $10.00

Duplicate Title Fees: $10.00

Processing Fees: $1.00 per boat.

 

 

Application for Boat Certificate of Title

 

BILL OF SALE REQUIRED FOR ALL TRANSFERS

 

 

Effective July 1, 2005 per the Iowa Department of Revenue:

  • Per section 45 of SF 413 amended Iowa Code section 423.3(39).

  • Sales of all recreational vehicles are subject to the 6% State sales tax (plus any local option taxes). This applies to sales by individuals and dealers.

  • Anyone purchasing a boat from an individual should obtain a receipt that shows the cost of the boat. The buyer will then pay the sales tax on the cost of the boat to the County Recorder.

  • If a trailer is purchased with the boat, the 5% motor vehicle use tax is paid to the County Treasurer.

Instructions for Boat Decals

 

For the most current rules and regulations, visit the Iowa DNR Website