Revised April 2023
Authorized under LA R.S. 34:851 & 34:852
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
BOAT REGISTRATION/BOAT & MOTOR TITLE APPLICATION
PO BOX 14796 • BATON ROUGE, LA 70898
A. REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CURRENT LOUISIANA REGISTRATION (LA #):
PREVIOUS OUT-OF-STATE REGISTRATION # (IF APPLICABLE):
COAST GUARD DOCUMENTATION # (IF APPLICABLE):
B. REGISTRATION & TITLE FEES
Boat Registration Fees
Boat Title Fees
□ New Registration (see fee schedule in Sec “C”)
□Transfer Fee $5.00 (plus registration fee)
□ Renewal (see fee schedule in Sec “C”)
□ Duplicate Certificate $5.00
□ Duplicate Decal & Certificate $10.00
□ Dealer $50.00
□ Public (Government use only) $0.00
□ Inspection Fee $25.00
□ New Transfer Title $26.00
□ Duplicate Boat Title $23.00
□ Record/Release Lien $10.00
□ Duplicate Motor Title $23.00
□ Record/Release Lien $10.00
C. FEE SCHEDULE
Length
Fee
Length
Fee
15’ 11” or less
$ 36.00
26’ — 39’ 11
$ 78.00
16’ — 25’ 11”
$ 57.00
40’ or greate
r
$ 99.00
All motorized vessels/watercraft, including sailboats 12’ or greater in length are required to be registered.
D. APPLICANT (PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION):
Last Name or Business Name:
First:
MI:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YEAR):
Telephone:
Driver’s License #:
State Issued:
Social Security # (FEIN if Business):
Email Address:
E. CO-APPLICANT (PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION):
Last Name or Business Name:
First:
MI:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YEAR):
Telephone:
Driver’s License #:
State Issued:
Social Security # (FEIN if Business):
Email Address:
F. BOAT AND MOTOR INFORMATION
Boat Manufacturer (Make):
Boat Model:
Year Built:
Manufacturer’s Hull ID # (HIN):
Boat Purchase Date:
Is boat homemade? □ Yes □ No
If yes, inspection and title are required
State of principle operation:
Motor Manufacturer:
Motor Purchase Date:
Model year of motor:
Serial # of Motor:
Horsepower:
Name and Address of previous Owner, Dealer, or Builder of Boat or Outboard Motor:
Motor purchase price or current value:
BOAT USE
HULL MATERIAL
VESSEL TYPE
PROPULSION
FUEL TYPE
ENGINE DRIVE TYPE
□ Pleasure
□ Livery
□ Dealer
□ Commercial Fishing
□ Commercial Passenger
□ Public
□ Commercial Operations
□
Charter Fishing
□ Wood
□ Aluminum
□ Steel
□ Fiberglass
□ Rubber/Vinyl/Canvas
□ Plastic
□ Other
□ Open
□ Cabin
□ House
□ Personal Watercraft
□ Air Boat
□ Auxiliary Sail
□ Inflatable
□ Paddlecraft
□ Pontoon
□ Rowboat
□ Sail
□ Other
□ Manual
□ Propeller
□ Sail
□ Water Jet
□ Air Thrust
□ Other
□ Gas
□ Diesel
□ Electric
□ Other
□ Inboard
□ Outboard
□ Pod Drive
□ Sterndrive
□ Other
G. LIEN INFORMATION FOR BOAT/MOTOR
Lien-holder:
Telephone #:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
KNOWINGLY PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION HEREIN IS A CRIME
I/we UNDER PENALTY OR PERJURY, do solemnly swear and affirm, that to the best of my/our knowledge, information, and belief, I/we am/are the true and lawful owner(s) of the
vessel described herein. The information I/we have provided herein is true and correct. I/we understand that any misrepresentation of facts supplied to this office for the purpose of
fraudulently obtaining a boat registration/title will subject the applicant(s) to criminal prosecution as provided by the law.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Co-applicant’s Signature
Date
A copy of this signed and dated application can be used as a temporary registration for 60
days. If your documents are not received within 60 days, please notify the office at (225)
765-2898.
TOTAL ENCLOSED $
Make checks and money orders payable to: LA Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries
DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL
Revised April 2023
Authorized under LA R.S. 34:851 & 34:852
Boat Registration and Boat/Outboard Motor Title Instructions
Boat Titles (effective August 2009); Outboard Motor Titles (effective May 2011)
A title DOES NOT replace registration but is in addition to registration.
A title provides ownership, and is required to secure ownership interest when a boat or outboard motor is financed.
ALL REQUESTS FOR REGISTRATION/TITLE TRANSACTIONS REQUIRE A COMPLETED APPLICATION ALONG WITH APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION
AS FOLLOWS. FAILURE TO SUPPLY ALL INFORMATION INCLUDING SIGNATURE OF OWNER WILL RESULT IN DELAYED PROCESSING OR DENIAL
OF YOUR APPLICATION.
D
OCUMENTATION THAT DEMONSTRATES THE CHAIN OF OWNERSHIP TO THE APPLICANT MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR ALL BOATS, NEW AND
USED.
New Application: Required for any boat that has never been registered in Louisiana
New from Dealer: Original Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) AND copy of invoice from dealer. Proof of Louisiana state and local taxes
must be evident on the invoice, or the application must be accompanied by a completed original Tax Payment Certification Form (R-1331) from
LA Department of Revenue.
Boats from out of state: If boat was purchased from an individual who previously registered/titled the boat in another state, the applicant must
submit the title and registration along with a bill of sale. If the boat was acquired in another state, previously titled or registered, applicant must
submit invoice from the dealer, or a bill of sale, along with the title and/or registration and proof of ownership from titled/registered owner to
dealer is required. Applications for first time registration in Louisiana may be required to submit a completed tax payment certification form
(R-1331) from LA Department of Revenue and your local tax-collecting agency, if at least one of the following is true. The value of the boat
is $2500 or greater, the vessel was manufactured within the last 10 years, and or the vessel was purchased from a dealership. Call
telephone number at the bottom of this page for more clarification.
Inspection Requirements: Boats without a Hull Identification Number (HIN) or an incorrect HIN and applying for registration for the first time
must go through INSPECTION and must be titled in addition to being registered. A completed boat application and an inspection application
must be submitted, along with original receipts for materials indicating taxes paid must be provided at the time of inspection. The Homemade
Boat application process may be handled at the regional office. An appointment must be made in advance.
All United States Coast Guard documented boats used recreationally in Louisiana waters must also be registered. The application must be
accompanied by a completed tax payment certification form (R-1331) from LA Department of Revenue and a copy of the US Coast Guard
documentation in the applicant’s name.
Transfer: A current Louisiana registration number must be on all applications for transfer of ownership. In addition to the application, a bill of
sale that includes the registration number, hull identification number, make, model, and year of the boat, signature of seller and purchaser must
be submitted. If the boat is titled, the title must be surrendered. If the owner of the boat is deceased, the application must be accompanied by
the Judgment of Possession awarding the boat to Heir(s). If there is no succession, the affidavit for transfer of decedent's boat with a copy of
the death certificate must be submitted. If the boat is sold by the heir(s), a bill of sale from the Heir(s) is required.
Duplicate Certificate: Current registration number must be on application.
Duplicate Decals with Certificate: Current registration number must be on application.
Duplicate Title (Boat or Motor): Current registration number must be on application.
Renewal: The application must contain the current registration number. You may also renew your boat via internet at the following website:
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/boat-registration
Titling Boats and Outboard Motors (25 HP and above): Application indicating title is needed must be submitted in addition to ownership
documents listed above. If previously titled, the title MUST be surrendered at the time of registration and a new title will be issued. If title is
held by a lien-holder, it must be surrendered and a new title will be issued. For motors that have never been previously titled, an Original
Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, along with the invoice must be submitted. Proof of Louisiana State and Parish taxes must be evident on the
invoice or application must be accompanied by a tax payment certification form (R-1331) from LA Dept. of Revenue. If the original Manufacturer
Statement of Origin is unavailable for the outboard motor, a picture of the motor serial number must be submitted. If a boat and motor-25HP
and above is financed, it must be titled.
If yo
ur documents are not received within 60 days, please notify the LDWF office at (225) 765-2898.