Boat reg numbers are required by all 50 states and the US Territories like Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands. Boat reg numbers are issued by your state, typically you’ll go to the Secretary of State or your fish and wildlife website associated with your state. Our complete list of states, their requirements for boat reg numbers and how to register your boat is available at our Boat Reg by State page. Click your state to find out the boat reg number requirements.
Typically your boat is registered and issued numbers when you buy a new boat, but you also have to do it if you’ve added a motor, such as to a kayak or a floating small fishing skiff or bass boat (that you would have previously used an oar, paddle or even sail.) You are also required to get new boat reg numbers when you transfer a boat between states, OR if you spend more time in one state than another (hey snowbirds, this one’s for you!)
Once you have registered your boat in your state, they’ll give you a year expiration sticker and instructions for it’s placement, again you can see requirements for those at our boat reg by state page, select your state.
Then they require you to have your custom boat numbers affixed to your hull. That’s why you found us! We’re a small business working in the marine industry to create custom boat reg numbers. We offer 10 colors of vinyl plus stencils if you want to paint them on, and we offer 10 fonts or typefaces that are state-approved block letters.
You can order your boat reg numbers, we run them every 48 hours every week of the year, and we ship fast. You can choose three types of shipping, first class, ground advantage and priority mail for your speed and price options. We sell them in a set of two sets of numbers, all on one sticker, all with a two-part transfer. Peel the back, stick it down, then peel the top to leave your boat reg number perfectly aligned, looking great. Plus we offer some nice fancy colors of vinyl including silver and gray carbon fiber look!
You can order online for fast service, and call us at 517 402 8500 if you have questions before you order.
