Which Boats Require Registration?

Just like you must have a vehicle registration for your car, you must have a Utah vessel registration and registration decals to legally operate a vessel on Utah waters. Exceptions to registration are:

• Vessels that are not propelled by a motor or by sail (canoes, kayaks, etc.)
• Sailboards
• Properly registered vessels owned by residents of another state and using Utah waters for 60 or fewer days in a calendar year