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REGISTRATION AND TITLING
Boaters must have a Nevada Certificate of Number (registration) and validation decals to legally operate a vessel on Nevada’s waters. The only exceptions are:
- Non-motorized vessels (sailboats without engines, canoes, kayaks, etc.)
- Vessels properly registered in another state and using Nevada waters for 90 or fewer consecutive days
- Ship’s lifeboats.
The Certificate of Number (registration card) must be onboard and available for inspection by an enforcement officer whenever the vessel is operated. Also note, a recent change in Nevada now requires all documented boats to be registered with the state.
The certificate of number, registration and title can be obtained by submitting the proper application and fee to:
Nevada Department of Wildlife
1100 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512
Phone: 1-775-688-1500, Fax: 1-775-688-1595
Application forms are obtained by writing to the address above, calling 1-775-688-1500 or visiting one of the Department of Wildlife offices in Reno, Fallon, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas or Henderson.
Fees |
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Title |
$ 20.00 |
Annual Registration of a vessel (by length*) |
less than 13 ft. |
$ 20.00 |
13 feet to less than 18 feet |
$ 25.00 |
18 feet to less than 22 feet |
$ 40.00 |
22 feet to less than 26 feet |
$ 55.00 |
26 feet to less than 31 feet |
$ 75.00 |
over 31 ft. |
$ 100.00 |
Duplicate decals, Transfer title of a used vessel (residents), Transfer title of a used vessel (non-residents), Transfer title of a new vessel |
$ 20.00 |
*Measured from the tip of the bow to the back of the transom. |
Identification number, Placement on vessel
The owner shall paint on or otherwise permanently attach to each side of the forward half of his vessel the identification number assigned to that boat by the Department.
The number must:
- Be in numerals and letters which are vertical, not less than 3 inches in height and without border, trim and shading;
- Be in numerals and letters of a solid color which contrasts with the background on which it is placed and is distinctly visible;
- Have a space or hyphen between the letter and numeral groups which is equal to the width of a letter other than “I” and a numeral other than “1” of the same size used to display the number;
- Be on the forward half of the hull or permanent superstructure of the motorboat in a place which is clearly legible from another vessel or the shore; and
- Be placed so as to read from left to right.
If a motorboat is built so that a number on the hull or superstructure would not be easily visible, the number must be painted on or attached to the forward half of the boat so that it is clearly visible on both the port and starboard sides.
The number assigned to an inflatable boat may be painted on or attached to removable plates that are temporarily but firmly attached to each side of the forward half of the boat.
A vessel documented by the United States Coast Guard is exempt from the requirements of this section.
Removal of identification number and decals.
The person whose name appears on a certificate of number as the owner of a vessel shall remove the number and validation decals from the vessel when the certificate of number becomes invalid.
Validation decals
A person may not use a vessel which does not have a current validation decal on each side of the vessel unless:
Exemptions:
A motorboat need not be numbered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter if it is:
- Already covered by a number in effect which has been awarded or issued to it pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state if the boat has not been on the waters of this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days.
- A motorboat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state.
- A ship’s lifeboat.
- Covered by a certificate of ownership which has been awarded or issued to it pursuant to the title system of another state; or
- USCG Documented vessel.
- The person possesses a valid temporary operating permit issued by the Department.
Placement of the decal
The decals required for a vessel must be attached:
- Within 6 inches of the last letter of the identification number on the port side;
- Within 6 inches of the letters “NV” on the starboard side; and
- Level with the identification numbers on both sides.
A vessel with a valid marine document issued by the United States Coast Guard:
- Must be properly marked, pursuant to federal requirements, with the name and home port of the vessel; and
- Must have the validation decal of the vessel attached to each side of the forward half of the vessel so that the decal is distinctly visible on both the port and starboard sides.
Note: a vessel is being used if the vessel...
- Is upon the waters of this Nevada, including, without limitation, if it is tied or fastened to a dock, mooring or shore; and
- Is not aground on the shore.
Documented Boats
 Official Documentation MUST be carried onboard a documented vessel at all times. - A Document serves as a certificate of nationality and an authorization for a trade.
- Documented vessels must comply with all state and federal laws.
- Registration fee and display of validation sticker is required in some states.
- Official number must be permanently affixed to an integral structure of the boat. This number is referred to as the “main beam” number.
- The main beam number must match the official number on the document.
- Name and hailing port of the boat must be displayed at least once anywhere on the hull (most boater display this information on the transom) - at least 4” in height, contrasting in color to the hull.
- Name and hailing port must match information on the official document.
Periodically check to see that the numbers and decals are in good condition. A missing number, or having them improperly displayed is a good reason for a law enforcement officer to stop you.
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