ATV, Boat & Snowmobile Registrations

ATV, Snowmobile Registrations

Fees: Yearly Registration fee $18.50  |  Duplicate Fee $8.50
Title Fee $13.50  |  Lien Fee $13.50

Please add $2.00 if you want them mailed to you.
Payment may be made by check, cash or debit/credit card. There will be a transaction fee if card is used.

Renewals due by December 31st of each year. Late fee is $5.00 after that date.

When transferring a boat or ATV to your name, DNR requires us to have a copy of the old or current registration, BILL OF SALE (Signed by previous owner), and the title, if there is one.

Questions 515-690-9110 301 N Buxton, Suite 109, Indianola, IA 50125

Boat Registrations

If you are purchasing a boat, you will need to bring the Registration, the Title (It will have one if the boat is over 16ft), and Bill of Sale to the Recorder’s Office to register the boat in your name.
Hull ID number for each boat – this will need verified from the vessel by the owner.

When transferring a boat or ATV to your name, DNR requires us to have a copy of the old or current registration, BILL OF SALE (Signed by previous owner), and the title, if there is one.

Renewal Fees:

  • Jet Skis 50.65
  • Any length without motor or sail 17.65
  • Less that 16ft with motor/sail 28.15
  • 16 to 26ft with motor/sail 41.65
  • 26 to 40ft with motor/sail 80.65

Check your registration for boat length.

Renew in person – come to East door – No appt. needed
Renew by mail (address on front) – add $2.00 postage per boat
Credit Card (3% added) – add $2.00 postage per boat – call 515-690-9110

Renewals

ATVS, ORVs, ORMs & Snows are renewable every year by December 31st.
BOATS are renewed every 3 years. Next renewal period for boats will be January - April 2025.