Illinois

State Seal of Illinois

Registration & Titling Requirements for Illinois

Agency: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Email: DNR.Watercraft@illinois.gov | Phone: 217-782-6302
Address: One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702

Vessel Titling & Registration

Titling Vessels
Yes
Vessels Requiring Titling
Watercraft over 21 feet in length are required to be titled. Titling is optional for watercraft 21 feet or less.
Issue Brands for Vessels
No

Associated Equipment & Propulsion

Outboard Motors Titled
No
Vessel Trailers Titled
Yes

State Artifacts

State Registration Card
Registration card graphic currently unavailable.
State Watercraft Decal
Watercraft decal graphic currently unavailable.
Source: NASBLA Vessel Identification, Registration and Titling (VIRT) Committee, 2025 Survey.