Why do I need to send you a change of address when I move?

If you want to take advantage of internet or mail-in renewal, you will want to keep your records updated with us.

The address that we have for you in our boat registration database is the place where we will attempt to send your registration renewal letter. Your renewal letter contains important information (such as law changes) as well as the Personal Identification Number (PIN) you need to renew via the internet. IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR RENEWAL LETTER, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO RENEW ONLINE WITHOUT CONTACTING US FIRST ABOUT A PIN.

Renewal letters are sent beginning in January for every registration that expires March 1. If we don't have your correct address in our system by the end of October, your information will appear incorrectly on the renewal letter.

How do I send you my change of address?

We prefer you to fill out a Notice of Change of Address (DNR 8455) and mail or fax it in to us. [ATTN: Address Change; ODNR Division of Watercraft; 2045 Morse Road, Building A-1; Columbus, OH 43229-6693; fax 614-784-5987).

You may also email us your address change. We need to know your name as it appears on your boat registration, the "OH" numbers on your boat, your old address (street, city, state and zip code) and your new address (street, city, state and zip code).

If you have any other questions concerning your boat's registration, contact the Division of Watercraft Central Office Registration Section at 1-877-4BOATER (1-877-426-2837 from within Ohio only) or 614-265-6480.