Delaware

State Seal of Delaware

Registration & Titling Requirements for Delaware

Agency: DNREC - Fish & Wildlife-Boat
Web / Email: dawn.coburn@delaware.gov | Phone: (302) 739-9916
Address: 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901

Vessel Titling & Registration

Titling Vessels
State does not issue vessel titles.
Vessel Registration
Yes
Vessels Requiring registration
Any vessel propelled by any form of mechanical power including electric trolling motors
Exempt Vessels
• Foreign vessels temporarily using state waters
• Military or public vessels of the United States, except recreational-type public vessels
• A vessel whose owner is a state or subdivision thereof, other than this state, which is used principally for governmental purposes and which is clearly identifiable as such
• A vessel used exclusively as a docking facility, or a ship's lifeboat
• Vessels which have been issued valid marine documents by the Coast Guard
Issue Brands for Vessels
No

Associated Equipment & Propulsion

Outboard Motors Titled
No
Vessel Trailers Titled
Yes, through Delaware DMV

State Artifacts

State Registration Card
Delaware State Registration Card
State Watercraft Decal
Delaware State Watercraft Decal