Maine Boat Registration Fee Calculator
In Maine, boat registration is handled by the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (town agents) and renews annually. The fee is a flat $46 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$46.00
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
- Maine prices by HORSEPOWER, not length: 0–10 hp $41, 11–50 hp $46, 51–115 hp $52, over 115 hp and PWCs $60 (inland waters, including the $25 Lake & River Protection sticker). Mid-range shown.
- Maine does not title boats.
What determines boat registration cost in Maine?
- 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 Maine?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Maine. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Maine?
Annually.
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Sources: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/boating/index.html — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.