Florida Boat Registration Fee Calculator
In Florida, boat registration is handled by the county tax collector (agent for FLHSMV) and renews annually. The fee is based on boat length — from $10.75 for the smallest class up to $195 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)$34.00
- Title fee$5.25
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
- Totals include the mandatory $5.25 in service/aquatic-plate/manatee fees. Seventeen counties add an optional county fee of roughly 50% of the base.
- Non-motorized vessels under 16 ft — and canoes/kayaks at any length — are exempt. Discounted rates apply if you own an EPIRB or PLB.
What determines boat registration cost in Florida?
- 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 Florida?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Florida. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Florida?
Annually.
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Sources: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/proc/fees/fees-04.pdf — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.