How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Oregon?
Registering a boat in Oregon costs $79.4–$246 per 2-year cycle, based on length. It's handled by the Oregon State Marine Board and renews every 2 years. 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 and keep scaling per foot above 40 ft.
- As of January 2026 all paddlecraft need a Waterway Access Permit ($20/yr); the old 10-ft exemption was removed. Sailboats 12 ft+ must register.
Oregon: common questions
Do I have to register a kayak or canoe in Oregon?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Oregon. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Oregon?
Every 2 years — the fee shown covers the full 2-year period.
Do I have to register my boat trailer separately in Oregon?
Yes — in Oregon the boat and the trailer are two separate registrations. The boat's fee is above; the trailer registers as a utility trailer with the motor-vehicle agency, priced by the trailer's weight (often a low flat fee or a one-time permanent plate). See our Oregon trailer registration calculator for that cost.
Do I need a title for my boat in Oregon?
Yes — Oregon issues a boat title for a one-time $75 fee, generally required for larger or newer motorized vessels (smaller craft are often exempt). The title is separate from the registration fee shown above.
Do I have to register a jet ski or PWC in Oregon?
Yes — personal watercraft (jet skis, Sea-Doos, WaveRunners) are motorized vessels, so they register just like boats in Oregon, usually in the smallest length class. The same Oregon State Marine Board handles them, and the same fee schedule applies.
Where do I register a boat in Oregon?
Boat registration in Oregon is handled by the Oregon State Marine Board. You can generally register in person, by mail, or online, and you'll need proof of ownership (a bill of sale or title) plus the fee shown above. Renew every 2 years before your decal expires.
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.
All figures computed from official fee schedules — sources: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/fees/vehicle.aspx — last reviewed 2026-07-16.