Register a Boat in Mississippi

MISSISSIPPI BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Some states may require you to have a boating license or take a boating safety course in order to legally operate a boat. There are boater safety courses available that can completed online or in a classroom setting. Since the boating laws and regulations vary from state to state, educate yourself on the laws that apply to you and check for waterway specific rules.

IT’S NOT A FEE, IT’S A CONTRIBUTION

Your boat registration serves as documentation to prove that you are the rightful owner of a vessel. There are registration fees that you will need to pay when you register your boat in Mississippi; however, these fees are used by the state to help sustain our natural resources and promote responsible boating.

MISSISSIPPI BOAT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• You can apply for a boat registration online, at any local county tax collector’s office, most places where boats are sold or service, and Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks offices.
• Boat registration numbers must be properly displayed on each side of the vessel as specified by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks.
• There are specific Mississippi boating laws that pertain to subjects such as personal floatation devices (PFD’s), navigation, speed limits, operating under the influence, and more. Counties and cities within a state may also have additional laws in place.