How much does boat registration cost in North Carolina?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)
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Reviewed North Carolina fees for boat registration: New/Transfer Registration & Title (<26ft), 1-year $71; New/Transfer Registration & Title (<26ft), 3-year $131; Registration without title (<14ft, non-PWC), 1-year $36. Fees can change; the agency confirms the final amount.
- New/Transfer Registration & Title (<26ft), 1-year: $71 (Per VL-1 fee schedule.)
- New/Transfer Registration & Title (<26ft), 3-year: $131 (Per VL-1 fee schedule.)
- Registration without title (<14ft, non-PWC), 1-year: $36 (Per VL-1 fee schedule.)
- Registration renewal (<26ft), 1-year: $34 (Per VL-1 fee schedule.)
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| New/Transfer Registration & Title (<26ft), 1-yearPer VL-1 fee schedule. | $71 |
| New/Transfer Registration & Title (<26ft), 3-yearPer VL-1 fee schedule. | $131 |
| Registration without title (<14ft, non-PWC), 1-yearPer VL-1 fee schedule. | $36 |
| Registration renewal (<26ft), 1-yearPer VL-1 fee schedule. | $34 |
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Registration and Titling · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) · reviewed 2026-09-29
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