Connecticut Boat Registration Fee Calculator
In Connecticut, boat registration is handled by the Connecticut DMV and renews annually. The fee is based on boat length — from $7.5 for the smallest class up to $525 for the largest per year. 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)$60.00
- Title fee$25.00
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
- Connecticut prices per foot ($7.50 under 12 ft up to $525 at 65 ft+) — tiers shown are representative points on the statutory schedule. Pontoons pay a flat $40; small low-power craft $7.50.
- The AIS stamp was unbundled in October 2024: buy it separately from DEEP ($7 individual or $25 vessel decal) for inland waters.
- Titles apply to motorized vessels model year 2017 and newer.
What determines boat registration cost in Connecticut?
- Boat length (fee tiers)
- Motorized vs. non-motorized
- New registration vs. renewal (title/transfer fees apply once)
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register a kayak or canoe in Connecticut?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Connecticut. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Connecticut?
Annually.
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Sources: https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-15-navigation-and-aeronautics/ct-gen-st-sect-15-144.html — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.