How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Oregon?
In Oregon, boat registration is handled by the Oregon State Marine Board and renews every 2 years. The fee is based on boat length — from $79.4 for the smallest class up to $246 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 | $51.60 | $75.00 |
| 20-ft motorboat | $63.50 | $75.00 |
| 28-ft motorboat | $99.20 | $75.00 |
| Kayak/canoe (no motor) | Free — exempt from registration | |
- Fee is $5.95 per foot (rounded up) plus an $8 invasive-species surcharge per 2-year cycle — tiers show representative lengths.
- Non-motorized craft 10 ft+ skip registration but need a Waterway Access Permit ($20/yr). Sailboats 12 ft+ must register.
Estimate your exact Oregon cost
Your boat
- Registration fee (by length)$127 per 2-year cycle$127.00
- Title fee$75.00
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://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/fees/vehicle.aspx — last reviewed 2026-07-16.