- Rhode Island Registration and Title Information
- Summary of boat registration and titling rules in Rhode Island
- How do you register a boat in Rhode Island?
- In Rhode Island, you can register your boat in person or by mail in
- Where do you register your boat in Rhode Island?
- In Rhode Island, you register your boat at the RI DEM
- What boats are required to be registered in Rhode Island?
- The following boats are required to be registered in Rhode Island: All motorized vessels as well as boats larger than 12', regardless of propulsion
- What boats do not require registration in Rhode Island?
- Houseboats, canoes & kayaks (non motorized) are not required to be registered in Rhode Island
- Are USCG documented boats required to be registered in Rhode Island?
- USCG documented boats are required to be registered in Rhode Island
- How much does it cost to register a boat in Rhode Island?
- To register a boat in Rhode Island, the fees are as follows:
- • $32. boats 1-15'
- • $42. boats 16-20'
- • $108. boats 26-30'
- • $212. boats 31-35'
- • $264. boats 36-40'
- • $316. boats 41-45'
- • $418. boats 46-50'
- • $620. boats 50+
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat registration in Rhode Island?
- A duplicate boat registration in Rhode Island costs $5
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat decal in Rhode Island?
- A duplicate boat decal in Rhode Island costs $2
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat registration in Rhode Island?
- Transferring a boat registration in Rhode Island will cost you $5.00 for one year transfer and $10.00 for two year transfer
- Does Rhode Island title boats?
- Boats are titled in Rhode Island
- Where do you title your boat in Rhode Island?
- In Rhode Island, boats are titled through the RI DEM
- What boats are required to be titled in Rhode Island?
- Vessels larger than 14', regardless of propulsion or year of manufacture are required to be titled in Rhode Island
- What boats do not require a title in Rhode Island?
- USCG Doc vessels & vessels 14' in length or less are exempt from titling in Rhode Island
- How much does it cost to title a boat in Rhode Island?
- The following fees apply to boat titling in Rhode Island:
- • Initial Title fee $25.00
- • Bank Lien Fee $15.00 in addition to title fee
- • Dupl Title/Transfer Fee $5.00
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat title in Rhode Island?
- A duplicate boat title in Rhode Island costs $5.00, or $20.00 for duplicate with Bank Lien
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat title in Rhode Island?
- It will cost you $5 to transfer a boat title in Rhode Island
- How much does it cost to record a lien on a boat in Rhode Island?
- Recording a lien in Rhode Island will cost you $15
- Does Rhode Island issue e-titles for boats?
- Rhode Island does not issue e-titles for boats.
- Does Rhode Island require boat inspections?
- If there are questions regarding the HIN or vessel length, the boat will require an inspection in Rhode Island
- Does Rhode Island have an annual tax on boats?
- Rhode Island does not have an annual tax on boats.
- Helpful Links for Rhode Island:
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Boating Safety Topics- Rhode Island -Department of Environmental Management Boating Registration- Rhode Island -Department of Environmental Management
