Vessel Registration is needed to operate a motorized vessel on the public waters of North Carolina.
1-3 Year
GS 75A 15A AC 10F .0101-.0301
Proof Of Ownership Required
Vessels that are unused and kept on dry land do not need registration in North Carolina. Rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and rafts moved only by oars, paddles, or the current do not need registration in North Carolina. A vessel used only on a private pond does not need registration in North Carolina. Ship's lifeboats or dinghies do not need to be registered if they are used only for emergency lifeboat purposes. However, if they are motorized and used for non-emergency purposes, they do require registration.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Customer Support Section
Licensing
1751 Varsity Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606-2576
888-248-6834