Vermont Boat Registration Fee Calculator
In Vermont, boat registration is handled by the Vermont DMV and renews annually. The fee is based on boat length — from $31 for the smallest class up to $153 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)$49.00
- Title fee$27.00
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
- Post-Act 62 amounts (fees rose ~20% in 2024); 2-year terms available at roughly 1.9x.
- Vermont began titling motorboats 16 ft+ (15 model years or newer) in 2024.
What determines boat registration cost in Vermont?
- 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 Vermont?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Vermont. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Vermont?
Annually.
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Sources: https://dmv.vermont.gov/registrations/fees — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.