How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Colorado?
In Colorado, boat registration is handled by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife and renews annually. The fee is based on boat length — from $61.25 for the smallest class up to $101.25 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.
Cost by boat size
| Boat | Per year | One-time (title etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| 14-ft motorboat | $61.25 | — |
| 20-ft motorboat | $61.25 | — |
| 28-ft motorboat | $71.25 | — |
| Kayak/canoe (no motor) | Free — exempt from registration | |
- Totals include the mandatory $25 resident ANS (aquatic nuisance species) stamp and $1.25 search & rescue surcharge; nonresidents pay a $50 ANS stamp.
- Colorado does not title boats. Registration runs the calendar year.
Estimate your exact Colorado cost
Your boat
- Registration fee (by length)$61.25
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.
All figures computed from official fee schedules — sources: https://dmv.colorado.gov/vehicles/vehicle-registration-fees · C.R.S. 42-3-107 (Specific Ownership Tax) · C.R.S. 43-4-804/805 (road & bridge surcharges) — last reviewed 2026-07-16.