Minnesota Boat Registration Fee Calculator
In Minnesota, boat registration is handled by the Minnesota DNR and renews every 3 years. The fee is based on boat length — from $67 for the smallest class up to $277 for the largest per cycle. Unpowered craft such as kayaks, canoes, and sailboats must also register. Boats with motors — including trolling motors on otherwise unpowered craft — almost always require registration.
Your boat
- Registration fee (by length)$94 per 3-year cycle$93.99
- Title fee$22.00
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
- All-in renewal totals (base fee + tiered AIS surcharge + issuing fee) under the December 2023 restructure — fees rose 35–70%. PWCs run about $116 per cycle.
- Watercraft over 10 ft must register, including canoes/kayaks (about $54 all-in per 3 years). Boats over 16 ft are titled.
What determines boat registration cost in Minnesota?
- 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 Minnesota?
Yes — Minnesota requires registration of unpowered craft as well. Adding any motor, including an electric trolling motor, always triggers the requirement.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Minnesota?
Every 3 years — the fee shown covers the full 3-year period.
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Sources: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/watercraft/index.html — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.