How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, boat registration is handled by the county treasurer (Game & Parks Commission rules) and renews every 3 years. The fee is based on boat length — from $32 for the smallest class up to $124 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 | $10.67 | $10.00 |
| 20-ft motorboat | $18.33 | $10.00 |
| 28-ft motorboat | $25.50 | $10.00 |
| Kayak/canoe (no motor) | Free — exempt from registration | |
- Totals include the $4 issuing fee and $5 resident AIS fee. New registrations prorate monthly to the fixed 3-year cycle.
- LB979 raises the fee caps to $40/$60/$80/$130 effective July 18, 2026 — charged amounts may step up.
Estimate your exact Nebraska cost
Your boat
- Registration fee (by length)$55 per 3-year cycle$54.99
- Title fee$10.00
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://dmv.nebraska.gov/dvr/reg/registration-fees-and-taxes · https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=60-3,190 — last reviewed 2026-07-16.