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Your temporary boat registration remains active for 60 days while you are waiting for a new registration card and decal to arrive.

You must have a Georgia Certificate of Boat Registration and a validation decal to legally operate your boat or personal watercraft on public waters in Georgia. The only exceptions are: Sailboats under 12 feet in length.

If you're from out-of-state and wish to register your boat in Georgia, you'll have to include the title if you're coming from a title state. If you are not coming from a title state, you may submit a copy of your out-of-state registration card. Homemade vessels that have never been registered.

Gather What You'll Need Valid driver's license or other form of identification. Proof of vessel ownership, such as a bill of sale or a dealer's invoice. A signed Georgia vessel registration application. Method of payment. Registration fees may vary depending on vessel specifications and other factors.

The registration number and validation decal must be displayed as follows: Number must be painted, decaled or otherwise affixed to both sides of the bow. Number must read from left to right on both sides of the bow. Number must be in at least three-inch-high block letters. Numbers color must contrast with its background.

A paper title, out of state registration, or HIN number may also be required. Registration fees are based on the length of the boat. Boats shorter than 16 feet in length are $35, from 16-26 feet are $70, from 26-40 feet is $140, and boats 40 feet and longer are $210. A duplicate registration costs $11.