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Boating Registration

Primary Documents

Application for Initial Vessel Certificate of Title PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes

Boat Registration Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes

Boat Registration Requirements PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes

Outboard Motor Registration PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes

Party & Charter Boat License Application (New fees & new expiration date, effective July 1, 2021) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes

Duplicate Title Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes

Duplicate Boat Registration/Motor and Decal Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes

RV/Snowmobile Registration Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes

Additional Resources

Boating Safety Topics
Public boat launch ramps
Boating "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs)
Boat Pumpouts/No-Discharge Compliance Program
No-Discharge Certification Agents
Marine Septic No-Discharge Agent Login
Marine pumpout information, with map
Preventing Boat Engine Pollution
RI Boating Accident Report

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Boat Registration and Licensing Office

Walk-in service at DEM's Office of Boat Registration and Licensing in Providence is available weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. To prevent lines and limit wait times, please consider mailing paperwork into the Office or processing renewals online. Get Started

Contact Boat Registration & Licenses (Hunting, Fishing, Shellfishing)

Office Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
235 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-6647 (Boating)
(401) 222-3576 (Licenses)