Oregon boat
registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration,
loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Oregon. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and other
resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general
purpose boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms
page.
Please visit our
State page for additional
articles and information about registering or titling boats and
trailers.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
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|
Boat Registration Statistics |
There are
approximately 171,983 boats registered in Oregon. This state
ranks 25th among nationwide boat registrations. |
|
Registration Numbering |
The boat
registration number prefix for Oregon is "OR". |
|
Registration Agency |
Oregon State
Marine Board |
|
Registration Requirements |
Registration
is required for all motorized boats and sailboats over 11' in
length. Coast Guard documented boats are subject to registration.
Registration certificates must be renewed every 2 years. |
|
Title Requirements |
Titles are
issued on all registered boats in Oregon except those which are Coast
Guard documented. |
|
Conditional Registrations |
Oregon has
provisions for titling or registering a boat when there is
insufficient proof of ownership. Such information can be found
in our
boat registration
kit for this state. |
|
Abandoned Boats |
Oregon has
provisions for dealing with abandoned boats. Such information
can be found in our
boat registration
kit for this state. |
|
Boat Registration Records |
Oregon boat
registration records are maintained indefinitely. Detailed
information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be
found in our
boat registration
kit for this state. |
|
Tax Requirements |
Sales and
property taxes do not apply to boats in Oregon. |
|
Loan Perfection |
Security
interests on non-documented boats which are state titled must be
recorded on the state title records. On
Coast Guard documented vessels, a preferred mortgage must be
recorded on the vessel's abstract of title. A UCC financing
statement must be filed if the boat is neither titled or
documented. |
|
Ownership Designations |
Oregon
designates "survivorship" for joint owners on boat registration
records. |
|
Residency Requirements |
Non-residents
may acquire boat titles and registrations if the boat is located
within the State of Oregon. |
|
Hull Inspection |
An Oregon law
enforcement official must inspect the boat when there is a discrepancy or inconsistency in the
hull number. |
|
Reporting Requirements |
Transfers of
ownership, abandonments, destructions, and thefts must be
reported within 30 days. |
|
Outboard Motors |
Oregon does
not tile or register outboard motors. |
|
Boat Trailers |
Boat trailer
registration and titling are required for those weighing over
1,800 lbs. It is optional for those weighing less. |
|
Notary Public |
Oregon notary
commissions are for 4 years, bonding is not required, and the
notary must affix a black inked stamp seal to all notarized
documents. |
|
Visitation Period |
A visitation
period of 60 days is allowed for boats that are registered in another state,
Coast Guard documented, or registered in a foreign country. |
