Boating in Minnesota
Registration, titles, boater education and taxes, from Minnesota DNR and other official sources.
| Registering agency | Minnesota DNR |
| Registration fees | <17 ft $36; 17-19 $59; 20-25 $113; 26-39 $164; 40+ $209 (+AIS/filing; total $69.50-$279.50); title $15 + $7 filing; transfer $17 |
| Renewal | 3 years |
| Title | yes for boats over 16 ft (dealer applies for title on new boats >16 ft, excl. canoes/kayaks) |
| Boater education | Ages 12-17 to operate a motorboat over 25 HP [per USCG-hosted NASBLA state survey; survey date not shown, may be outdated]; ages 12-17 for motorboats over 25 hp (PWC minimum age 13) [per USCG-hosted NASBLA survey; may be outdated] |
| Sales/use tax | 6.875%; cap: none found: dealer boat sales taxable at 6.875% + local; private-party sales generally not taxable |
| Property tax | no |
| Forms | Official forms |
Sources
Checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm with the agency.
Places in Minnesota
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