Welcome to the ODNR Division of Watercraft

Register Your Boat

Boat registrations are good for three years and expire on March 1.

All boats need to be registered in Ohio, including canoes, kayaks and inflatables with 2 or more cells.

What it costs

What you need to register a boat

Options to Renew

Online registration renewal is available through September 30. Renewal notices are mailed in January. If you haven't received your renewal notice by now, contact us.

Renew online (until Sept. 30), renew through the mail [Forms], or renew in person at a Boat Registration Agent

Contact us if you have questions about your boat registration.

Boating Safety Education Grant Application (Deadline: October 1, 2010)

Buckeye Boater - September Issue

Vermilion River Designation Halted (5/7/10). View documents, explore maps, submit comments here.

Ohio Boat Access Sites GIS You must "allow pop-ups" for this application to work

Lake Erie Boating

Boating on the Ohio River

Water Trails

Local Notice to Mariners from the US Coast Guard

Education

Ohio's Mandatory Boater Education Law for persons born on or after January 1, 1982, who operate a boat greater than 10HP (effective 1/1/2000)

Find a Boating Class (classroom, paddling, navigation, instructor course...)

Ohio Boating Laws

Ohio Boat Operator's Guide - A summary of Ohio boating laws and rules

Required Safety Equipment is based on type and size of boat

Surrounding states' boating laws

Ohio Revised and Administrative codes

News & Events

Southcentral Streams Brochure now available!

Waterways Conservation Fee Takes Effect: Boat registration fees for non-motorized boats have increased by $5. See "What it costs" for details.
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Our mission is to provide the finest boating services, facilities, protection, and education for users of Ohio's waterways through the innovative and wise use of our resources.