Boating in Colorado

Registration, titles, boater education and taxes, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other official sources.

Registering agency	Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Registration fees	<20 ft $36.25; 20-<30 ft $46.25; 30 ft+ $76.25; ANS stamp $25
Renewal	annual
Title	no state boat title found (proof of ownership required)
Boater education	A person 14 YOA or older, who is less than 16 YOA, may operate a motorboat only if he or she has completed an approved boating safety course. [per USCG-hosted NASBLA state survey; survey date not shown, may be outdated]; ages 14-15 to operate a motorboat alone (course required) [per USCG-hosted NASBLA survey; may be outdated]
Sales/use tax	2.9% state + local; private-party purchases owe consumer use tax
Property tax	yes, unless an exempt personal effect
Forms	Official forms

Sources

Checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm with the agency.