REGISTER & TITLE A BOAT
All motorboats are required to be registered
Boat registrations and titles are issued by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Pennsylvania boat registrations are valid for up to two years and allows boat operations nationwide and in Canada.
Boats are required to be registered in the state where they are primarily used. A valid registration card must be carried on the boat and expires on the date indicated on the decal.
Powered Boats
Unpowered Boats
Unpowered Boats
- Are boats powered by a gasoline, diesel or electric motor.
- Are required to be registered.
Unpowered Boats
Unpowered Boats
Unpowered Boats
- Are boats without motors such as kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards, rowboats, sailboats, or inflatable boats.
- Must be registered or display a launch permit to use a PFBC or DCNR State Park or State Forest access.
Renewals
Boat registrations are renewed on a 2-year cycle and expire on March 31 of the 2nd year. The Commission will send a renewal card to the registered owner of the boat before expiration.
Call or stop down today to renew your registration!
Launch Permits
Instead of boat registration, an unpowered boat may display a launch permit to use a PFBC or DCNR State Park or State Forest access. Upon purchase of a one-year or two-year launch permit, a 90-day temporary permit is issued to allow the boat to be operated until decals arrive by mail.
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- Launch permits may not be accepted in all states.
Announcement
2024-2025 Antlerless Deer License Sales begin Monday June 24, 2024.
During the first round for residents, WMUs 1B, 2G, and 3A will be available for purchase first, starting June 24th at 8:00 a.m.; these WMUs are first come, first served. The remaining WMUs will become available on June 27th at 8:00 a.m.
PARKING:
Please be advised that parking is limited, however we will be offering additional parking to the right of the building. We ask that you don't block the driveway to the back of the building. We will have someone out there to help assist with parking on Monday & Tuesday!