How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Georgia?
In Georgia, boat registration is handled by the Georgia DNR and renews every 3 years. The fee is based on boat length — from $35 for the smallest class up to $210 for the largest per cycle. 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 | $11.67 | — |
| 20-ft motorboat | $23.33 | — |
| 28-ft motorboat | $46.67 | — |
| Kayak/canoe (no motor) | Free — exempt from registration | |
- A $10 transaction fee applies to every application.
- Georgia issues a free electronic vessel title with registration (paper copy $10). Sailboats over 12 ft must register; paddlecraft are exempt.
Estimate your exact Georgia cost
Your boat
- Registration fee (by length)$70 per 3-year cycle$69.99
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://dor.georgia.gov/alternative-fuel-and-low-speed-vehicles-annual-licensing-fees-july-2026 — last reviewed 2026-07-16.