Boat License Information
General Information
Rules and Regulations
Fees
What is the process to register my boat?
Free Boating Resources - Boating Safety Practice Test, navigation rules, etc.
Locations
GENERAL
INFORMATION All mechanically propelled (motor) boats are required to be
registered. A sailboat must also be registered even if it does not have a motor. Boat
registrations may be completed at any Madison County License Department location. Renewals can be
mailed in. Your boat registration must be renewed annually.The first letter of your last name
determines the month in which your renewal is due. | Renewal Month | Last Name
Beginning
With |
|---|
JANUARY | A,D | FEBRUARY | B | MARCH | C, E | APRIL | F, G, N | MAY | H, O | JUNE | M,
I | JULY | P, L | AUGUST | J, K R | SEPEMTER | Q,
S, T | OCTOBER | U, V, W, X, Y,Z |
REGULATIONS/RULES The Alabama Marine Police is responsible for
enforcement of all Boating Safety laws as well as the setup and administration of these laws. For
detailed information, please link to their web page at www.dcnr.state.al.us FEES The length of a boat, in feet and inches, determines the
class of boat, as well as the registration fee.| CLASS | REGISTRATION FEE | MAIL FEE | TOTAL IF
MAILED |
|---|
CLASS 1
(LESS THAN 16
FT) | $20.75 | $2.00 | $22.75 | CLASS 2
(16 FT TO LESS THAN 26
FT) | $25.75 | $2.00 | $27.75 | CLASS 3
(26 FT TO LESS THAN 40
FT) | $76.75 | $2.00 | $78.75 | CLASS 4
(40 FT AND ABOVE
) | $101.75 | $2.00 | $103.75 | | TRANSFER
REG | $5.75 | | | | TRANSFER/
RENEWAL | $5.75 and CORRECT CLASS
FEE | | | | REPLACEMENT
REGISTRATION | $5.75 | | |
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR REGISTERING MY
BOAT? To Register a new boat (that has never been registered anywhere) or a
boat that has been registered in another state and brought into Alabama for registration, an
Application for Boat Registration, Transfer and Replacement (see forms
section) must be completed. Your out-of-state registration, if available, must be presented
with the application.To transfer a vessel without current registration into a new owner's name
and renew registration, an Application for Boat Registration, Transfer and Replacement must be
completed. Sales tax will also be collected if applicable. WILL I NEED TO
COMPLETE OR BRING ANY OTHER INFORMATION? You will need to present a Bill of Sale
for the boat. If you do not have a Bill of Sale, you must complete an Affidavit listing the amount
you paid for the boat. Sales tax will also be collected if necessary at the time of
transfer. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO TRANSFER MY BOAT? There is a 72
hour grace period for the registration of a new boat (a boat without any prior registrations).If
you purchase a used boat that is currently registered with this state, you must make application for
transfer within 15 days. If you purchase a used boat with an expired registration, you MUST
currently register the boat before it is used. THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD FOR A USED
BOAT. DRIVERS LICENSE FOR BOATS LINK: www.dcnr.state.al.us WHERE
TO PURCHASE LICENSES License Department
Locations
tags@madisoncountyal.gov
Home |
Boat License | Business License
| Drivers License | Fishing License
Forms | Disability License
| Hunting License | Locations
| Manufactured Homes | Tags
|
