Boating in Missouri

Registration, titles, boater education and taxes, from Missouri Department of Revenue (title/registration); State Highway Patrol Water Patrol (education) and other official sources.

Check the rules for your boat

Registering agencyMissouri Department of Revenue (title/registration); State Highway Patrol Water Patrol (education)
Registration fees<16 ft $25; 16-25.9 $55; 26-39.9 $100; 40+ $150
Renewal3 years (expires Jun 30)
Titleyes for all motorized boats and sailboats over 12 ft (within 60 days)
Boater educationAny person born after January 1, 1984 [per USCG-hosted NASBLA state survey; survey date not shown, may be outdated]; born after January 1, 1984 [per USCG-hosted NASBLA survey; may be outdated]
Sales/use tax4.225% state + local, collected at titling
Property taxyes (local)
FormsOfficial forms

Sources

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

Places in Missouri

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