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In Delaware, you must have a Delaware Certificate of Number (registration) and validation decals to operate your vessel legally on public waters. The only exceptions are: Non-motorized vessels. Vessels registered in other states using Delaware waters for 60 days or less.

A documented boat/vessel is registered with the U.S. Coast Guard and has a marine certificate. These boats/vessels do not have to be registered with DMV. An undocumented boat/vessel is registered with DMV and does not have a marine certificate from the U.S. Coast Guard.

A: All motorized boats/vessels operated by Delaware residents on Delaware waterways must be registered. Non-resident boats/vessels using the waters of Delaware for principal use over 60 days and non-residents owning a boat docked and/or stowed in waters of Delaware for over 60 days must be registered in Delaware.

In Delaware, you must have a Delaware Certificate of Number (registration) and validation decals to operate your vessel legally on public waters. The only exceptions are: Non-motorized vessels. Vessels registered in other states using Delaware waters for 60 days or less.

A PFD must be worn by a child 12 years old or under while aboard a vessel which is underway. All PWC riders and anyone being towed must wear a PFD. Current regulations require all vessels to carry a wearable PFD for each person onboard. A throwable PFD is also required on vessels, excluding those less than 16'.

In the past, many states exempted documented vessels from state registration, but most states now require them to register whether they are titled or documented. Coast Guard documentation provides a few advantages over a state title.