Boating in Nebraska

Registration, titles, boater education and taxes, from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (via county treasurers) and other official sources.

Boating rules in Nebraska
Registering agency	Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (via county treasurers)
Registration fees	3-yr: <16 ft and all canoes $44; 16-<26 ft $64; 26-<40 ft $84; 40+ ft $134; plus $4 issuing fee
Renewal	3 years (expires Dec 31)
Title	yes for motorboats manufactured after 1972-11-01 unless exempt (title $10, Nebraska DMV)
Boater education	Anyone born after December 31, 1985 must complete a commission-approved boating safety course and hold a valid boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat or PWC (Neb. Rev. Stat. 37-1241.06); born after December 31, 1985; minimum age 14; under 16 may not tow anyone; NASBLA-approved courses: Yes (source: nebraskalegislature.gov, checked 2026-11-04)
Sales/use tax	5.5% state + local -- state + local sales/use tax due before registration
Property tax	no for personal use
Forms	Official forms

Sources

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

Map of the 457 listed places with coordinates (outline: US Census TIGER). The lists below have every name and map link.