Boating in Oregon

Registration, titles, boater education and taxes, from Oregon State Marine Board and other official sources.

Registering agency	Oregon State Marine Board
Registration fees	$8 + $5.95/ft
Renewal	2 years
Title	yes (title required to register motorboats)
Boater education	operators of motorboats over 10 hp (Boater Education Card, $20); all operators of motorboats over 10 hp [per USCG-hosted NASBLA survey; may be outdated]
Sales/use tax	0% (Oregon has no sales tax); cap: n/a
Property tax	no for personal use
Forms	Official forms

Sources

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