Illinois Frequently Asked Questions
- Illinois Registration and Title Information
- Summary of boat registration and titling rules in Illinois
- How do you register a boat in Illinois?
- In Illinois, you can register through the online system
- Where do you register your boat in Illinois?
- In Illinois, you register your boat through the DNR
- What boats are required to be registered in Illinois?
- The following boats are required to be registered in Illinois: Every watercraft other than non-powered watercraft on waters within the jurisdiction of Illinois shall be numbered.
- What boats do not require registration in Illinois?
- The following boats are not required to be registered in Illinois:
- • Sailboards • A canoe or kayak owned by a nonprofit organization
- • An unpowered vessel operated on a private lake
- • A vessel owned by the federal or state government
- • Vessels properly registered in another state and using Illinois waters for less than 60 consecutive days • Vessels documented with the U.S. Coast Guard and using Illinois waters for less than 60 consecutive days
- Are USCG documented boats required to be registered in Illinois?
- USCG documented boats are not required to be registered in Illinois
- How much does it cost to register a boat in Illinois?
- To register a boat in Illinois, the fees are as follows:
- • Class 1 – All powered Watercraft less than 16 ft. except non-powered – $28.00
- • Class 2 – 16 ft. to less than 26 ft. – $60.00
- • Class 3 – 26 ft. to less than 40 ft. – $160.00
- • Class 4 – 40 ft. and over – $210.00
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat registration in Illinois?
- A duplicate boat registration in Illinois costs $7
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat decal in Illinois?
- A duplicate boat decal in Illinois costs $7
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat registration in Illinois?
- Boat registration transfers are treated as new registrations in Illinois
- Does Illinois title boats?
- Boats are titled in Illinois
- Where do you title your boat in Illinois?
- In Illinois, boats are titled through the DNR
- What boats are required to be titled in Illinois?
- Watercraft over 21 feet in length are required to be titled in Illinois
- What boats do not require a title in Illinois?
- Boats under 22 feet, and documented vessels are not required to be titled in Illinois
- How much does it cost to title a boat in Illinois?
- The following fees apply to boat titling in Illinois and include initial registration:
- • Class 1 – All powered Watercraft less than 16 ft. except non-powered – $28.00 • Class 2 – 16 ft. to less than 26 ft. – $60.00
- • Class 3 – 26 ft. to less than 40 ft. – $160.00
- • Class 4 – 40 ft. and over – $210.00
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat title in Illinois?
- A duplicate boat title in Illinois costs $7
- Helpful Links for Illinois:
- Watercraft Applications – Boating Registering A New Boat In Illinois – Boating Illinois Registered Watercraft – Boating
Illinois Forms
| Form Type | Form Name |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney | Power Of Attorney |
| Misc | Watercraft Registration – Title Application |
| Misc | Statement of Trust |
| Misc | Affirmation of Correction |
