Almost all boats used or capable of being used for transportation on Oklahoma waters must be registered with the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Exceptions include self-propelled watercraft like canoes and kayaks.

Buyers must apply for title and registration within 30 days of purchasing a boat. The boat’s initial registration period ends June 30 and runs for a year beginning July 1. Renewals may be done online or by mail.

Registration and titling may be done in person at a state-authorized tag agent, or at an office of the tax commission’s Motor Vehicle Division.

• A completed Application for Certificate of Title for a Boat or Outboard Motor (Form BM-26)
• A Bill of Sale
• If the boat was previously titled in Oklahoma, a Boat or Outboard Motor Serial Number Confirmation (Form BM-10), completed by the seller
• If the boat was previously titled in another state: the out-of-state title, proof of inspection by an Oklahoma tag agent
• If the boat was purchased new from a dealer: a manufacturer’s statement of origin (MSO)
• Payment of excise tax, titling fee, registration fee, and, if applicable, other miscellaneous fees