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Mailing Address:
2045 Morse Road
Building A
Columbus, OH 43229

All Ohio Boats Need Registrations

Registrations are required for every recreational boat in Ohio, including canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and inflated boats, and paddle boards. [More on Registration Laws]

• Ownership changes on the registration MUST occur in person. [Find a Local Registration Agent]
• New boats can be registered in person at a Boat Registration Agent or through the mail to a Watercraft office. [What You Need to Register Your Boat]
• Boat registrations are good for three years and expire on March 1. The cost of your registration depends on the length of your boat, how it is propelled, and which type of registration you are buying. [Registration Fees] [Alternative Registration for Hand-powered Vessels]