Texas

State Seal of Texas

Registration & Titling Requirements for Texas

Agency: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Web / Email: Boat.Reg@tpwd.texas.gov | Phone: 800-262-8755
Address: 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

Vessel Titling & Registration

Titling Vessels
Yes
Vessels Requiring Titling
Motorized Vessels: All motorized vessels, regardless of overall length (this explicitly includes any sailboat configured with an auxiliary engine). • Non-Motorized Vessels: All non-motorized vessels (including traditional sailboats) measuring fourteen (14) feet in length or longer.
Documentation Requirements by Transfer Type
New Assets: Requires the original Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO), a detailed Bill of Sale, and a completed formal application. • Used (On Record in Texas): Requires the preceding Texas Certificate of Title, a Bill of Sale, and a completed formal application. • Out-of-State Transfers: Requires the out-of-state title or current registration certificate, a Bill of Sale, a completed formal application, and an official Hull Identification Number (HIN) verification. For specialized transactions or specific scenarios, please consult the online reference matrices provided directly by the state: TPWD Title & Registration Reference Matrices
Issue Brands for Vessels
No

Associated Equipment & Propulsion

Outboard Motors Titled
Yes
Vessel Trailers Titled
Yes

State Artifacts

State Registration Card
State Watercraft Decal