The owner of a boat required to be numbered in Iowa must register it every 3 years through the County Recorder, in the county of residence.
- All registrations expire April 30 of the 3 year cycle. A $5.00 penalty is added to the renewal cost for an expired registration. There is no grace period.
- The registration is required to be carried in the boat when it is being operated.
Boat Dealer or Manufacturer Special Certificates Application (Form #542-0488)
Boat Dealer or Manufacturer Special Certificates Application (Form #542-0488)
Application for Boats, Snowmobiles, ATVs and ORVs (Form #542-8067)
(Registration, Title, Lien, Subsequent Security, and Bonding)
Boating: Affidavit to Store Registered Vessel (Form #542-8048)
Instructions for Bonding Boats, Snowmobile, ATVs and ORVs
Affidavit for Unregistered or Untitled (Form #542-8074)
(All-Terrain Vehicles, Off Road Utility Vehicles, Snowmobiles or Vessels)
List of Iowa Boat Dealers