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. [More...]

Renew your registration online, through the mail, or in person at a Boat Registration Agent. Online renewal is available through September 30. Renewal notices for boats with registrations that expire in 2009 will be sent beginning the first week of January.

What you need to register your new boat. The cost of your registration depends on the length of your boat, how it is propelled, and which type of registration you are buying.

Where to Boat in Ohio

Find a Launch Ramp or Stream Access, including Water Trails.

Find out when Water Releases are scheduled for controlled streams and rivers.

Get information specific to boating on Lake Erie or the Ohio River.

Take an Audio Tour of popular Ohio Boating Destinations.

Useful links... to stream flow, weather resources and more.

Education

Learn about Ohio's Mandatory Boater Education Law... Proficiency exams; Resources for instructors; home-study and online course options; Education partners.

Find a Boating Class (classroom, paddling, navigation, etc.)

Ohio Boating Laws

View the "Ohio Boat Operator's Guide" - A summary of Ohio boating laws and rules.

Check out the Required Safety Equipment for your type and size of boat.

Find useful links to surrounding states' boating laws and the Ohio Revised and Administrative codes.

News & Events

View the January Issue of the Buckeye Boater.

The Boat Shows are on the Events Calendar.

Online Registration Renewal begins January 1. Renewal notices for boats with registrations that expire in 2009 will be sent beginning the first week of January.