Watercraft License

For information about other licenses and services, see the License Bureau home page

Minnesota Statute 86B.301 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 any Anoka County License Center.

The owner must provide:

• make
• model
• year
• length
• serial number of the watercraft - hull ID
• motor size (if applicable)

Required Forms

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 according to type, length, and use of craft.

Anoka County License Centers can accept payment by cash or check.

page last updated - 10/16/2003

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