| Watercraft
Registration Information |
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| What Registration
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Registration
means that a motorized boat can be used.
Without it, it cannot legally be put on
the water. An owner registering a boat
for the first time in Arizona is always
issued three things:
• A certificate of number (ownership document)
• An AZ Number
• A set of decals
Download the required registration application and other forms, at rules & regulations.
Certificate of
Number
This document shows that a motorized watercraft has been registered in
the name of the owner. The certificate must be on the watercraft any
time it is in use (underway, moored or anchored) on the waters of Arizona
(whether the waters are public or private). In effect, a motorized watercraft
cannot be used if it is not registered.
AZ Number
The AZ number is a set of numbers prefixed by the letters “AZ”,
which the owner must paint or otherwise affix to the forward half of
the boat on each side. In concept, they are like having license plates
on your car. A motorized boat cannot be used without displaying the AZ
numbers unless it is a new boat with a temporary registration issued
by a watercraft dealer.
Decals
Two decals are issued when the boat is first registered and annually
thereafter, when the registration is renewed. The owner must affix these
to both sides of the boat in front of the AZ numbers. They prove that
the boat is currently registered. See the example below for correct location:
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| Registration Fees |
Fees support
boating programs in Arizona such as marine
law enforcement, education and safety programs,
and facilities. Following are the categories
under which a boat may be registered, and
the fees to be charged under those categories.
| Watercraft Size
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Resident Fees |
Nonresident Fees |
| 0 to 12 ft. |
Fee Schedule |
Fee Schedule |
| 12 ft. 1 in. to 16 ft. |
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| 16 ft. 1 in to 20 ft. |
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| 20 ft. 1 in to 26 ft. |
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| 26 ft. 1 in to 39 ft. |
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| 39 ft. 1 in to 64 ft. |
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| 64 ft. 1 in and over |
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Transfer Fee
When an Arizona registered boat is transferred
to a new owner, the fee is $4. If the boat
is not currently registered, the new owner
must pay
for the renewal of the watercraft. The penalty fee does not apply. Please
call the Department before mailing in your transfer of ownership to verify
the correct fees.
Duplicate Decal $2
Duplicate Certificate $2
Penalty Fee
The penalty fee applies to renewals only.
Applications for renewal of registration
made after the expiration date are subject
to a penalty fee of $5. Exceptions
are:
• If more than 12 months have lapsed since the expiration date of the last
registration or renewal.
• If the expiration date fell on a weekend or state holiday, and the registration
is renewed before the close of business on the next working day.
• If the renewal was mailed before the expiration date, as evidenced by
the postmark. |
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