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Watercraft Registration

Quagga mussels can attach to hulls, engine intakes, livewells, bilges, valves, canals, pipes, aquaducts and dams.
            

Clean, drain, and dry your watercraft and fishing equipment, and don't transport live fish or other aquatic species for release elsewhere.

   

 

 

 

 
  • We are no longer accepting watercraft registration renewals by telephone effective Sept. 9, 2009
  • For a Internet transaction fee of $2.50, both residents and non-residents can renew their registration online by clicking the link below

  • Registration renewals are still accepted in person at any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or by mail
  • For additional watercraft registration information, please call (602) 942-3000
  

One Year Watercraft Renewal Only

Effective December 1, 2011, the Internet renewal system will only renew watercraft for a period of one year. There will no longer be an option to renew for a two or three year period. Department offices will accept one, two or three year renewal periods until December 31st for those watercraft that expire on December 31, 2011 and earlier.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

  

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:

-Date of birth of the primary (first) owner.
-The authorization number as listed on your renewal notice.
-Your password if one has been established.


General Watercraft Registration Information
        

If you bought a new or used watercraft, learn about the watercraft registration requirements.

1. Arizona Boating Fees
          

2. Arizona Boating Laws and Regulations

                      

3. 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.
            
4. Boater's Quiz - Are you sure you know about boating in Arizona? Take the boater's quiz to find out.

           

5. FAQ's
      

Required Forms

  • Watercraft Registration Application [PDF]
    Application for watercraft certificate of number upon the ownership of a watercraft.
  • Watercraft Bill of Sale [PDF]
    "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]
    Required form to transfer the watercraft registration upon gifting to another person.
  • Watercraft Lienholder Notification [PDF]
    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]
    This form is required to report and request replacement for lost or damaged registration or decals issued to AZ or Hull Identification number.
  • Watercraft Sold Notice [PDF]
    This sold notice may be used to inform the Department that your watercraft was sold. Per A.R.S. Title 5-321, the owner shall furnish to the department notice of the transfer of all or any part of the owner's interest in a motorized watercraft numbered in this state pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or of the destruction or abandonment of such watercraft within 15 days.

  • Arizona Residency Requirements [PDF]

  • Boating Education Public Service Announcements

                   

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