How Much Does It Cost to Register a Boat in Wyoming?
Registering a boat in Wyoming costs a flat $40 per year. It's handled by the Wyoming Game & Fish (titles via county clerk) and renews annually. 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 | $40.00 | $15.00 |
| 20-ft motorboat | $40.00 | $15.00 |
| 28-ft motorboat | $40.00 | $15.00 |
| Kayak/canoe (no motor) | Free — exempt from registration | |
- Itemized: $30 registration + $10 resident motorized AIS decal (a 3-year registration is $80). The Commission approved raising the AIS decal to $20 resident / $50 nonresident — likely for 2027 decals.
- Motorized boats only; they must also be titled ($15 at the county clerk).
Wyoming: common questions
Do I have to register a kayak or canoe in Wyoming?
Generally no — unpowered craft are exempt in Wyoming. But the moment you mount any motor, including an electric trolling motor, registration is required.
How often do I renew a boat registration in Wyoming?
Annually.
Do I have to register my boat trailer separately in Wyoming?
Yes — in Wyoming 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 Wyoming trailer registration calculator for that cost.
Do I need a title for my boat in Wyoming?
Yes — Wyoming issues a boat title for a one-time $15 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 Wyoming?
Yes — personal watercraft (jet skis, Sea-Doos, WaveRunners) are motorized vessels, so they register just like boats in Wyoming, usually in the smallest length class. The same Wyoming Game & Fish (titles via county clerk) handles them, and the same fee schedule applies.
Where do I register a boat in Wyoming?
Boat registration in Wyoming is handled by the Wyoming Game & Fish (titles via county clerk). 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 year before your decal expires.
Estimate your exact Wyoming cost
Your boat
- Registration fee$40.00
- Title fee$15.00
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.natronacounty-wy.gov/109/Fees — last reviewed 2026-07-16.