BOAT SERVICES

A watercraft is much like a vehicle in the aspect that when you register it, you will also need to get / will get a title. If you paid in full for your boat, or if it is paid off, then you would receive your title. A financed boat title will be held by the entity that you are financing through.

Do you not have a title?

In some cases, in boats that were manufactured prior to 1997, there may have never been a title issued for your boat. In that instance, please bring in all paperwork related to the purchase of the boat so that we can order a title and issue registration.

Are you coming from another state?

If you are bringing, or buying, your boat from another state, we ask that you please call in advance to discuss the renewal procedures and title requirements as these vary by state.

When finalized, you will receive a 60-day temporary registration as your title transfer is being processed. At that point, your two year registration will be mailed to you directly from the PFBC.

What You Will Need?

• Former Registration Card or Boat Title
• Bill or Verification of Sale
• Valid PA Driver's License

Please note that if you own or operate a kayak, rowboat, canoe, sailboat, raft, or inflatable boat that is not powered by battery or fuel, you do not need to register it with PFBC. Although, there is an exception to this rule if you launch the boat in any PFBC access area, lake, or any PA-managed state forest or state park.