What you’ll need
- Need KY # or Hull I.D. Number or Title Number
- Add $2.00 for postage and handling per registration for mail in renewal
Boat registrations are renewed annually in April. Boat renewals must be processed in the county of residence. If docked in another county, the boat must be renewed in that county.
Expired registrations cannot be renewed by mail.
The Department of Revenue mails a courtesy notice in the month prior to expiration showing tax and registration fees due.
To process by mail, send to:
Daviess County Clerk
212 St Ann Street
Owensboro, Ky 42301
Property Tax
Property tax for your vehicles, trailers and boats are assessed by the Property Valuation Administrator on January 1st of each year. You are responsible for property tax for any boat registered to you on January 1.
Taxes are collected upon renewal or registration change. If a boat is transferred prior to renewal, the January 1st owner is responsible for the taxes on that boat.
Fee structure
Boat Size | Total Fee |
1 ft. to 16 ft. | $31.00 |
16 ft. to 26 ft. | $50.00 |
26 ft. to 40 ft. | $60.00 |
40 ft. & Over | $75.00 |
Trolling Motors | $20.00 |
Inboards & Inboard/Outboard Motors | $53.00 |