Where do I go in person for boat registration in New York?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
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Use the official New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office finder to see the nearest location, hours and appointments for boat registration in New York: https://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us/office-locations.
- Official office finder: https://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us/office-locations
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| Registration under 16 ft3-year registration, per MV-82.1B fee schedule. | $22.50 |
| Registration 16 ft to <26 ft3-year registration. | $45.00 |
| Registration 26 ft and longer3-year registration. | $75.00 |
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Register a Boat | NY DMV · New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) · reviewed 2026-09-29
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