How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, boat registration is handled by the Connecticut DMV and renews annually. The fee is based on boat length — from $7.5 for the smallest class up to $525 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 | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| 20-ft motorboat | $60.00 | $25.00 |
| 28-ft motorboat | $135.00 | $25.00 |
| Kayak/canoe (no motor) | Free — exempt from registration | |
- Connecticut prices per foot ($7.50 under 12 ft up to $525 at 65 ft+) — tiers shown are representative points on the statutory schedule. Pontoons pay a flat $40; small low-power craft $7.50.
- The AIS stamp was unbundled in October 2024: buy it separately from DEEP ($7 individual or $25 vessel decal) for inland waters.
- Titles apply to motorized vessels model year 2017 and newer.
Estimate your exact Connecticut cost
Your boat
Estimated annual cost
$60.00/ year
- Registration fee (by length)$60.00
One-time fees (first registration)
- Title fee$25.00
One-time total: $25.00
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.
All figures computed from official fee schedules — sources: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/resources/dmv-fees — last reviewed 2026-07-16.