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REGISTRATION FEES:
Q: How much does it
cost to renew my boat registration?
If your boat is less than 16 feet in length, your fee is $25.00
If 16 feet but less than 26 feet in length, your fee is $40.00
If 26 feet but less than 40 feet in length, your fee is $55.00
If 40 feet in length and over, your fee is $70.00
Livery boat less than 16 feet in length, your fee is $15.00
DUPLICATES:
Q: How
do I get duplicate registration cards and decals?
If your registration is current and you have lost your card, complete
PWD 143 for a duplicate. The fee is $5.00. If you require duplicate
decals, complete PWD 425. The fee is $5.00.
Q: How
do I get duplicate boat and/or outboard motor titles?
To replace a lost title for a boat or outboard motor, the owner
on record must apply if there is no lien. If there is a lien on
our records, the lienholder must apply EVEN IF THE LIEN HAS BEEN
PAID. THE LIEN WILL BE SHOWN ON THE DUPLICATE TITLE. The complete
application form(s) PWD 174 must be submitted with $15.00 for each
title requested (or $40.00 each for "Austin Only" Quick
Title).
OUT-OF-STATE REGISTRATION:
Q: How
do I register my boat in Texas if it is already registered or titled
in another state?
If you currently have your boat registered or titled in another
state, you can transfer them to Texas. You must transfer the registration
and title within 90 days. Submit the PWD 143 and PWD 504 for the
boat with the out-of-state registration card and title. The fee
is $30 (Title fee and New Resident Tax) plus the registration fee
which is based on the length of the boat.
If you currently have your motor titled in another state, you can
transfer it to Texas. Submit the PWD 144 and PWD 504 for the motor
with the out-of-state title. The fee is $30 (Title fee and New Resident
Tax).
TRANSFERS:
Q: How
do I transfer my boat registration/title and outboard motor title?
To transfer a boat or outboard motor, the seller must complete the
tax affidavit portion on the PWD 143 for the boat or PWD 144 for
the outboard motor, sign and date each form. Also, if the boat or
motor are titled, the seller must sign, date and show the name of
the purchaser on the back of the title. The purchaser must complete
the rest of the applications in their name, sign and date. No notarization
is required on the forms or titles.
Submit the PWD 143 for the boat with the title and the $20.00 transfer
fee plus sales tax. The renewal fee is required if the registration
is expired and can be paid if expiring within the next 90 days.
Submit the PWD 144 for the outboard motor with the title and $15.00
fee plus the required sales tax.
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