Washington State Parks - Boating Programs
The State Parks boating program promotes enjoyable, safe, environmentally responsible recreation on Washington's waters in partnership with government, business, educators, citizen action groups and the boating public. Click Here
Vessel Registration and Renewal
Washington's registration year runs from July 1st to June 30th. Make sure you're ready for fun on the water. Click Here
Proper display of your vessel numbers and decals Click Here
Washington State Vessel Registration Law Click Here
Washington enacted a boater education law in January of 2005. Make sure you know the details of who needs to be carrying a boater education card. Click Here The law as it's written - RCW 79A.60.640 - Requirements to operate motor driven boats/vessels - Exemptions - Penalty Click Here
Mandatory Boater Education
Boating Rules and Regulations
Washington State Laws (RCW & WAC) pertaining to recreational vessels
Regulation of recreational vessels (RCW 79A.60) Click Here
Vessel registration (RCW 88.02) Click Here
Vessel registration and certificates of title (WAC 308-93) Click Here
Recreational vessel equipment and operation (WAC 352.60) Click Here
County codes and City Municipal codes. Most counties and cities have their own boating rules to comply with. Be sure to check with the city/county you will be boating in to get more specific rules and regulations. Search these for boating rules County Codes | City Municipal Codes
Watercraft Excise Tax Information Click Here | Reference RCW 82.49
Title, Registration and Tax Responsibilites of Boat Owners .pdf Brochure (1.55MB) Click Here
Commercial Vessel Tax .pdf Brochure Click Here
Federal Boating Rules and Regulations Click Here
