All motorized and sail-powered vessels must be registered and numbered with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). Non-residents operating their vessels in Kansas waters are exempt from registering if they do not exceed 60 consecutive days; otherwise, the vessel must be registered with the KDWPT.

All registrations are valid for three years, expiring the third year on the date of initial registration. Owners may renew online through the KDWPT’s Renewal Portal, by phone (620-672-5911), via mail to the address printed on the renewal notice, or in person at the location seen below.

Note: Private sellers must notify the KDWPT of the sale within 15 days of the transfer of ownership.

New owners must register their newly-acquired vessel with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism in one of the following two ways:

1. In-person at either a state park location, a regional office, or a participating boat registration agent; or
2. By submitting all documentation and applicable fees to the address below:

KDWPT Pratt Operations Office
ATTN: Boat Registration
512 SE 25th Ave
Pratt, KS 67124

• Bill of Sale;
• Completed Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating Act;
• Sales Tax Receipt or Form ST-8B Tax Exempt Form (only for vessels purchased at a dealership);
• Photo or Pencil Tracing of Hull Identification Number (for vessels manufactured after 1972);
• Valid Kansas Driver’s License or Proof of Identity; and
• Registration Fees ($42.50 for all vessels).