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Boat Registration and Title
Information FAQs
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OFFICE LOCATIONS: Where can I get my
boat registration/title and outboard motor title processed?
The forms must be completed and submitted together with any required
application fees, supporting documents, and any boat/outboard motor
taxes due to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters in Austin
OR any of the 28 Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement Field
offices throughout the state OR any participating Tax Assessor-Collector
Office (contact your local tax office to confirm if they process
boat registration/titles).
Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters in Austin and all of the
28 Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement Field offices throughout
the state are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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FORMS: Where can I pick up the required
forms?
The forms can be obtained from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters
in Austin OR any of the 28 Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement
Field offices throughout the state OR any participating Tax Assessor-Collector
Office (contact your local tax office to confirm if they process
boat registration/titles) OR most boat dealers. Specific boat forms
can be downloaded from this website and submitted. Forms may also
be obtained through our fax on demand system by calling 1-800-262-8755
or 1-512-389-8388.
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REGISTRATION RENEWAL: Do I need to
renew my boat registration?
Effective September 1, 1997, all vessels on public water are required
to have current registration, including when docked, moored, or
stored.
Make sure (1) the vessel is numbered as required; (2) the certificate
of number assigned to the vessel is in full force; (3) the identifying
number set forth in the certificate is properly displayed on each
side of the bow of the vessel; (4) placement of decals is AFT of
the registration number as required by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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REGISTRATION HOW-TO: How do I renew
my boat registration?
If you want to renew the registration of a boat that is in your
name, you may write a letter including your TX number and current
mailing address and submit it with a money order for the renewal
fee. (Show the TX number on the money order.) You may operate the
boat with the purchaser's copy of the money order and copy of your
letter until your Certificate of Number and decals are received.
Please mail letter and money order to TPW, 4200 Smith School Road,
Austin, TX 78744 or renew at the TPW Law Enforcement Field office
or a participating Tax Assessor-Collector in your area.
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REGISTRATION FEES: 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
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DUPLICATES:
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.
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).
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OUT-OF-STATE REGISTRATION: 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. (See How much does it
cost to renew my registration?)
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).
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TRANSFERS: 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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INFORMATION: I need information on
my boat/outboard motor, how can I get it?
Effective September 1, 1995 new legislation (SB 72) prohibits the
release of certain information regarding boats and outboard motors.
When you call in and request information on a TX number or Motor
number we can give make, length, expiration date, if titled and
if a lien is recorded. (This boat information can be obtained through
the IVR system at 512-389-4828 or 1-800-262-8755). If additional
information is needed, you must submit a written request to a Parks
and Wildlife Office with $1.50 fee per record. The following information
must be included:
Name and address of requestor
TX number/M number (if motor) and/or serial numbers (and any additional
description information available to help identify the correct record)
The statement "The use of the information obtained will be
for lawful purposes."
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