District of Columbia

Seal of the District of Columbia

Registration & Titling Requirements for Washington, D.C.

Agency: Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
Web / Email: mpd.harborpatrol@dc.gov | Phone: 202-727-4582
Address: 550 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Vessel Titling & Registration

Titling Vessels
Yes
Vessels Requiring Titling
All motorized vessels operating in the District of Columbia must be titled.
Issue Brands for Vessels
Yes

Associated Equipment & Propulsion

Outboard Motors Titled
No
Vessel Trailers Titled
Yes

Artifacts

Registration Card (CN)
Registration card (CN) graphic unavailable for DC.
Watercraft Decal
DC Watercraft Decal
Source: NASBLA Vessel Identification, Registration and Titling (VIRT) Committee, 2025 Survey.