Arkansas Boat Registration Fee Calculator
In Arkansas, boat registration is handled by the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration and renews every 3 years. The fee is based on boat length — from $7.5 for the smallest class up to $105 for the largest per cycle. Non-motorized craft like kayaks and canoes are generally exempt (check local rules for sailboats). Boats with motors — including trolling motors on otherwise unpowered craft — almost always require registration.
Your boat
- Registration fee (by length)$15 per 3-year cycle$15.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- Arkansas does not title boats — the Certificate of Number is the ownership record.
What determines boat registration cost in Arkansas?
- Boat length (fee tiers)
- Motorized vs. non-motorized
- 3-year registration cycle
- New registration vs. renewal (title/transfer fees apply once)
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register a kayak or canoe in Arkansas?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Arkansas. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Arkansas?
Every 3 years — the fee shown covers the full 3-year period.
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Sources: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/motor-vehicle/motor-boat-registration/ — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.