How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Kansas?
In Kansas, boat registration is handled by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks and renews every 3 years. The fee is a flat $42.5 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 | $14.17 | — |
| 20-ft motorboat | $14.17 | — |
| 28-ft motorboat | $14.17 | — |
| Kayak/canoe (no motor) | Free — exempt from registration | |
- Flat fee for all boats regardless of size. Paddle-only craft are exempt; sail-propelled vessels must register.
- Kansas does not title boats or motors.
Estimate your exact Kansas cost
Your boat
- Registration fee$42.5 per 3-year cycle$42.51
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://www.jocogov.org/department/treasury-taxation-and-vehicles/vehicle-registrations-and-titling/motor-vehicle-fees-and-payment-options — last reviewed 2026-07-16.