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Renew Your Watercraft Registration Online

The Online Watercraft Registration system allows The Online Watercraft Registration system allows individuals to renew their registration and have immediate use of their watercraft.

Required information includes your Arizona boat number and one of the following:
1. Date of birth of the primary (first) owner.
2. The authorization number as listed on your renewal notice.
3. Your password if one has been established.

- Operating Under the Influence (OUI) Operating a boat while impaired is just as dangerous — and just as illegal — as drinking while driving a car

- General Watercraft Registration Information - If you bought a new or used watercraft learn about the watercraft registration requirements.

- Watercraft Registration Application [PDF, 308kb]
Application for watercraft certificate of number upon the ownership of a watercraft.
   
- Watercraft Bill of Sale [PDF, 109kb]
"Bill of sale" means a written agreement transferring ownership of a watercraft and listing the following: the name of the buyer and seller; the manufacturer of the watercraft sold, if known; the hull identification number, unless exempted by R12-4-505; the purchase price and sales tax paid, if any; and the signature of the seller.
   
- Watercraft Letter of Gift [PDF, 112kb]
Required form to transfer the watercraft registration upon gifting to another person.
   
- Watercraft Lienholder Notification [PDF, 152kb]
This form is required when the watercraft to be registered has a lien on it, such as a bank loan. The lien holder will and must be notified of the attempted watercraft registration.
   
- Watercraft Certification of Loss [PDF, 77kb]
This form is required to report and request replacement for lost or damaged registration or decals issued to AZ or Hull Identification number.
   
- Arizona Residency Requirements [PDF, 202kb]

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers
Aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items used in the water. When we go to another lake or stream, the nuisance species can be released. Learn more.

Rules and Regulations - Many Arizonans spend time on our scenic lakes. But before you go make sure you are knowledgeable on the rules and regulations.

Boater's Quiz - Are you sure you know about boating in Arizona? Take the boater's quiz to find out.

 

 

 

 


 

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Boating Safety Video

Kevin Bergersen gives July 4 boating safety tips on the Pat McMahon Show (AZ-TV)

Sonoran Living Live interviews Kevin Bergersen, Arizona's Boating Law Administrator, about boating safety.

Boating and Alcohol

Paddling Guide

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- 2007 Arizona Boating Safety Report
[PDF, 1.5mb]
  2006 Arizona Boating Safety Report
[PDF, 1.5mb]
- 2005 Arizona Boating Safety Report
[PDF, 1,356kb]
- 2004 Arizona Boating Safety Report [PDF, 644kb]
- Watercraft Registration Application [PDF, 308kb]
- Agent Watercraft Procedures Manual [PDF, 154kb]
- Arizona Residency Requirements [PDF, 202kb]
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External Resources [More]
- Boater's Guide of Arizona
- Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
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