All watercraft unless exempt must be registered with the Michigan Department of State and display a registration decal.

Watercraft registration michigan. All registrations expire on March 31 in the third year of issuance. To begin the process visit the local SOS office and provide the following. That means if a boat is stored or anchored in Michigan and exclusively used on Michigan waterways over 60 days the watercraft must be registered in Michigan.

Boat Registration in Michigan. Number must be painted applied as a decal or otherwise affixed to both sides of the bow as high above the water line as practical. Watercraft Registration Renewal by Internet.

Watercraft registrations are renewed on a three-year cycle and expire on March 31 of the third year. Michigan Boat Validation Decal. All Michigan watercraft registrations expire on March 31 in the third year of issuance.

New watercraft can be operated in Michigan waters until July 31 2020 without displaying an identifying number and decal provided the operator of the vessel possesses a proof of purchase or equivalent evidence that the vessel was acquired after January 1 2020. Watercraft owners must paint or permanently attach the assigned registration number on each side of the forward half of the vessel as high above the water line as possible. The Michigan Waterways Program helps fund the construction operation and maintenance of public boating facilities such as harbors and marinas on the Great Lakes and boating access sites on our inland lakes.

If you dont have the registration completed Bill of Sale Form TR-207. No more waiting in lines at the branch offices driving in poor weather conditions or taking. Watercraft exempt from registration are.

The following information from the guide to Michigan MC number sticker placement can be found on the State of Michigan web site. Watercraft may be renewed at ExpressSOS at a self-service kiosk by mail or in person at a Secretary of State office. These methods are fast reliable convenient and will save you time.