How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Utah?
In Utah, boat registration is handled by the Utah DMV and renews annually. The fee is a flat $30 per year. 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 | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| 20-ft motorboat | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| 28-ft motorboat | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| Kayak/canoe (no motor) | Free — exempt from registration | |
- The registration fee is the small part: an age-based uniform fee (in lieu of property tax) adds $10–$700 depending on length and age — a new 19–23-ft boat owes $275; boats 31 ft+ pay 1.5% of market value.
- Add a $10 aquatic invasive species (AIS) fee at registration plus the separate $20/yr DWR AIS enrollment for motorized boats.
Estimate your exact Utah cost
Your boat
Estimated annual cost
$30.00/ year
- Registration fee$30.00
One-time fees (first registration)
- Title fee$6.00
One-time total: $6.00
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.utah.gov/register/registration-taxes-fees/uniform-fees/ — last reviewed 2026-07-16.