Utah Boat Registration Fee Calculator
In Utah, boat registration is handled by the Utah DMV and renews annually. The fee is a flat $30 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$30.00
- Title fee$6.00
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
- The registration fee is the small part: an age-based uniform fee (in lieu of property tax) adds $10–$700 depending on length and age — a new 19–23-ft boat owes $275; boats 31 ft+ pay 1.5% of market value.
- Add a $10 aquatic invasive species (AIS) fee at registration plus the separate $20/yr DWR AIS enrollment for motorized boats.
What determines boat registration cost in Utah?
- 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 Utah?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Utah. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Utah?
Annually.
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Sources: https://dmv.utah.gov/register/vehicles/boats-watercraft/ · https://dmv.utah.gov/register/registration-taxes-fees/uniform-fees — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.