Indiana Boat Registration Fee Calculator
In Indiana, boat registration is handled by the Indiana BMV and renews annually. The fee is a flat $25 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$25.00
- Title fee$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
- Renewal fee is tiered by the boat's excise class ($15–$60 by original value); a mid-class boat is shown. First registrations use a length fee plus class fee instead.
- An annual boat excise tax ($2–$500 by class and age) is added. Sailboats must register; paddlecraft are exempt.
What determines boat registration cost in Indiana?
- Flat fee regardless of size
- 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 Indiana?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Indiana. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Indiana?
Annually.
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Sources: https://www.in.gov/bmv/fees-taxes/boat-fees-and-taxes/ — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.