- West Virginia Registration and Title Information
- Summary of boat registration and titling rules in West Virginia
- How do you register a boat in West Virginia?
- In West Virginia, you can register your boat in person
- Where do you register your boat in West Virginia?
- In West Virginia, you register your boat at the DMV
- What boats are required to be registered in West Virginia?
- All boats other than hand propelled are required to be registered in West Virginia
- What boats do not require registration in West Virginia?
- Hand propelled boats are not required to be registered in West Virginia
- Are USCG documented boats required to be registered in West Virginia?
- USCG documented boats are not required to be registered in West Virginia
- How much does it cost to register a boat in West Virginia?
- To register a boat in West Virginia, the fees are based on when you register within a 3 year registration cycle:
- • Less Than 16 Feet​ - Full: ​$30.00; 2nd year:​ ​$20.00; 3rd year:​ $10.00​
- • 16 Feet To 25 Feet - Full: ​$45.00; ​2nd year: ​$30.00; ​3rd year: ​$15.00
- • 26 Feet To 39 Feet - Full: ​$60.00; 2nd year: ​​$40.00​; 3rd year: ​$20.00
- • 40 Feet And Longer​ - Full: ​$75.00; ​2nd year: ​$50.00; ​3rd year: ​$25.00
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat registration in West Virginia?
- A duplicate boat registration in West Virginia costs $10
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat decal in West Virginia?
- A duplicate boat decal in West Virginia costs $10
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat registration in West Virginia?
- Transferring a boat registration in West Virginia will cost you $5.50
- Does West Virginia title boats?
- Boats are titled in West Virginia
- Where do you title your boat in West Virginia?
- In West Virginia, boats are titled through the DMV
- What boats are required to be titled in West Virginia?
- All motorboats must be titled in West Virginia
- What boats do not require a title in West Virginia?
- Anything other than motorboats are exempt from titling in West Virginia
- How much does it cost to title a boat in West Virginia?
- It costs $10 to title a boat in West Virginia
- How much does it cost to get a duplicate boat title in West Virginia?
- A duplicate boat title in West Virginia costs $10
- How much does it cost to transfer a boat title in West Virginia?
- It will cost you $5 to transfer a boat title in West Virginia
- How much does it cost to record a lien on a boat in West Virginia?
- Recording a lien in West Virginia will cost you $10
- Does West Virginia issue e-titles for boats?
- West Virginia does not issue e-titles for boats.
- Does West Virginia require boat inspections?
- West Virginia does not require an inspection to register a boat.
- What is the sales tax rate for boats in West Virginia?
- The sales tax rate on boats in West Virginia is 6%
- Does West Virginia have an annual tax on boats?
- West Virginia has an annual personal property tax on boats.
- Helpful Links for West Virginia:
- WV Division of Motor Vehicles
