Boating in New Hampshire

Registration, titles, boater education and taxes, from NH Division of Motor Vehicles (registration); Marine Patrol (education) and other official sources.

Registering agency	NH Division of Motor Vehicles (registration); Marine Patrol (education)
Registration fees	<=16 ft $24; 16.1-21 $34; 21.1-30 $52; 30.1-45 $72; 45.1+ $92 (RSA 270-E:5; additional surcharges may apply)
Renewal	annual (expires Dec 31 of the year registered)
Title	no (bill of sale proves ownership)
Boater education	operators 16+ of motorboats over 25 hp; 16 and older
Sales/use tax	0% (no general sales tax); cap: n/a
Property tax	boat fee instead (RSA 72-A)
Forms	Official forms

Sources

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