NYS DMV- Boat Registration Renewal

New York State DMV - Internet Office Transactions

Boat Registration Renewal

How to Renew Your Boat Registration On-line

To make sure you are eligible for this transaction, read the information on this page.

When you are ready to begin this transaction, use the "Go to Transaction" link at the bottom of the page.

1. Determine if you are eligible:

Your boat must be eligible for renewal, the registration must be valid (not suspended or revoked) and the registration must expire within the next 60 days.

You cannot renew on-line if your address has changed. You must be able to receive mail delivered to the address on the DMV registration records for your boat. You cannot change your address during this transaction. You cannot request a change of address by e-mail.

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Note: To renew a vehicle registration on-line, see the instructions.

If you cannot renew your boat registration on-line, renew by mail. To renew by mail, use the renewal notice mailed to you by the DMV, or use form MV-82B (Boat Registration/Title Application). You can also renew at your local DMV office.

2. Determine what you must have and what you need to know:

You must have these items or this information:

To do this transaction on-line, your web browser must permit cookies.
You must use one of the credit cards accepted by DMV to pay the fee.
You must know your boat registration number. If you need help, refer to the sample registration documents.
You must provide an e-mail address so the DMV can send you a confirmation. If the e-mail address you enter is blocked or protected, it can prevent the delivery of the confirmation e-mail. Your e-mail program must be able to receive e-mail from addresses that include the domain: dmv.state.ny.us.
Allow at least two weeks to receive your registration documents by mail. If your registration has expired or will expire in less than two weeks, see the FAQ about registrations that are expired or expire soon.
Remember that boat registrations are valid for three years.
You cannot cancel the transaction after you submit your payment.
If you have a question about the on-line renewal, you can read the FAQs.