Registration & Fees

If the proper paperwork is not provided, the PA Fish and Boat Commission will reject your application for a boat registration. Please note fees cover a 2-year registration period expiring March 31 of the second year. Listed below are some but not all of the points to review before applying at our office.

• Money order or personal check payable to: PA Fish and Boat Commission
• $2 cash or money order / personal check administrative fee to the Treasurer's Office
• Boats used for pleasure are taxable. Proof showing 6% sales tax paid in advance are required
• Transactions involving a previously titled boat require the seller's signature and old title notarized before your visit to the Treasurer's Office
• If your boat sale involves a money transaction, a notarized bill of sale is required
• Duplicate title, certificate of title, transfers, estate sales, upgrades, out-of-date registrations, etc., please contact our office for details
• Launch Permits are now available at the Treasurer's Office. Cost: One year permit is $12.90 and expires December 31 of the year it's issued. Two year permit is $22.90 expires December 31 of the second year it's issued. Launch permits are also available through the Outdoor Shop
• Registrations for boat trailers are not done in the Treasurer's Office

Fees
Unpowered boats	$22
Powered boats Under 16 feet	$26
Powered boats 16 feet to less than 20 feet	$39
Powered boats 20 feet and over	$52
Duplicate registration	$3
Certificate of title	$15
Recording security interest - listing of liens or liens on titles	$5
Fee collected and retained by agent for issuing temporary registration	$2