Requirements for Receiving an Ohio Boat Registration at No Charge

Ohio boat registration fees may be waived for boaters meeting these requirements:

  • Disabled Veteran: Proof of 100% service-related disability in the form of a letter from the Veterans Affairs Administration stating 100% service-related disability.
  • Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient: Written documentation of the presentation of the award.
  • Former Prisoner of War: Written evidence in the form of a record of separation or a letter from one of the branches of the Armed Services stating that you were a prisoner of war and that you were either honorably discharged or are on active duty with one of the branches of the Armed Services of the Unites States; or were captured, separated, and incarcerated by an enemy of the United States at any time; and that you are a resident of Ohio. The Department of Veterans Affairs Administration can certify status in most instances.
  • Veterans Car Assistance Program Participant: Written documentation of having been awarded funds by the Department of Veterans Affairs Administration for the adaptation/purchase of a motor vehicle.

Procedure

Complete "Section I - Information" of the Certified Application for Watercraft Registration [DNR 8460; PDF; 117K] and send it along with the necessary proof to:

ATTN: Millie Weimer
ODNR Division of Watercraft
2045 Morse Road, Building A-1
Columbus, OH 43229-6693

If you need further assistance, please contact Millie Weimer at 614-265-6438