Utah Boat Registration Requirements
All motorized boats and sailboats must be registered in Utah:
- Registration required within 60 days of purchase or moving to Utah
- Both new and used boats must be registered
- Registration valid for 2 years (expires on owner's birth month)
- Renewal notices sent by mail approximately 60 days before expiration
- Registration fees based on boat length and type
- Non-resident permits available for temporary use
Registration Fees (2024)
Utah boat registration fees by vessel length:
- Under 16 feet: $38 (2-year registration)
- 16 to 24.99 feet: $82 (2-year registration)
- 25 to 31.99 feet: $170 (2-year registration)
- 32 feet and over: $244 (2-year registration)
- Sailboats under 31 feet: $38 (2-year registration)
- Additional fees may apply for new registrations and title transfers
Where to Register in Logan
Logan residents can register boats at these locations:
- Cache County Motor Vehicle Office - 179 N Main St, Logan
- Online through Utah DMV website (renewals and some new registrations)
- Any Utah State Parks office
- Mail-in registration available for renewals
- Most transactions completed same-day in person
- Online registration available 24/7 for eligible transactions
Required Documentation
Bring these documents to register your boat:
For New Boats
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)
- Bill of sale from dealer
- Proof of Utah residency (driver's license, utility bill)
- Sales tax documentation
- Insurance information (recommended but not required)
For Used Boats
- Signed title from previous owner (if titled)
- Bill of sale with purchase price and date
- Previous registration (if out-of-state purchase)
- Lien release if applicable
- Proof of Utah residency
- VIN verification form (for out-of-state boats)
Utah Boat Titling
Title requirements for Utah boats:
- Boats with motors or sailboats 31 feet and longer must be titled
- Title must be transferred within 60 days of purchase
- Out-of-state boats require title even if not required in home state
- Both buyer and seller must sign title for transfer
- Duplicate titles available if original is lost
- Lien holder information recorded on title
Sales Tax in Logan, UT
Utah boat sales tax information:
- Utah state sales tax rate applies to boat purchases
- Cache County may have additional local option tax
- Total rate typically 6.75-7.25% in Logan area
- Private party sales subject to use tax
- Proof of tax payment required for registration
- Credit given for tax paid in other states (with documentation)
Registration Display Requirements
How to properly display Utah boat registration:
- Registration numbers must be on both sides of bow
- Numbers must be at least 3 inches high
- Block letters, contrasting with hull color
- Read left to right (example: UT 1234 AB)
- Registration decals affixed within 6 inches of numbers
- Current year decals must be visible and not obscured
Utah Boating Safety Requirements
Safety equipment and regulations for Logan boaters:
- Boating education required for operators born after December 31, 1983
- Life jackets required for all passengers (Type I, II, III, or V)
- Fire extinguisher required on boats with enclosed spaces
- Sound-producing device required (horn or whistle)
- Navigation lights for operation between sunset and sunrise
- Registration certificate and boat card must be on board while operating
Special Considerations for Logan Boaters
Additional information for Cache Valley residents:
- Bear Lake requires current Utah registration and safety equipment
- Invasive species inspection required before launching at Utah waters
- Annual aquatic invasive species decal may be required
- Keep registration current - expired registration can result in citations
- Report address changes to DMV within 10 days
- Many Logan insurance agents offer boat insurance - not required but recommended
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