Minnesota Statute 86B 3.1 requires that watercraft owned by Minnesota residents must be licensed unless exempt. A public use watercraft license is valid for three years from the year of issuance. For titled watercraft being transferred, transfer must be applied for using the Minnesota or foreign-state Title.
How To Obtain A watercraft license can be purchased by the owner, in person, at:
The owner must provide:
- registration number
- make
- model
- year
- length
- serial number of the watercraft - hull ID
- motor size (if applicable)
Required Forms
- Bill of Sale, if change of ownership.
- Title, if applicable. For a new watercraft, bring the manufacturer's statement of origin (MSO) or manufacturer's certificate of origin (MCO). You must be able to show, with a receipt, that state sales tax has been paid. Otherwise, sales tax will be collected.
Required Identification
- Owner's driver's license/state ID.
Required Fees
- Varies, according to type, length, and use of craft.