The information on this page
relates to all canoes and kayaks
in the State of Oklahoma (residents only)

until July 1, 2013 at which time canoes and kayaks
will no longer need to be titled/registered in Oklhaoma

 Option 1

 Option 2

This is the certificate that says that somebody actually made your boat.  It will have the manufacturer’s name and it will have the Hull ID Number (HIN) which is usually located on the aft (rear) portion of your boat. When purchased from a boat dealer - this paper will have to be signed by a Notary

2.    The next is the Application for the Certificate of Title.  This describes your boat and tells how much you paid for your boat so that the people at the Tag agency can determine how much you owe for your excise tax.

3.    Finally there is a Boat Inspection form. This is for Serial Number Confirmation of your boat.
This also has to be notarized

The Notarization of all of the paperwork should have already been done by the dealer where you bought your boat

4.    Finally, you take all of this info to a tag Agency where they figure up how much you owe the state

There is no sales tax on boats in Oklahoma
as you pay excise tax when you title/tag it

5.    The Tag Agency will then issue you a title and assign you a registration number & decal for you boat

Both have to be affixed to the side of your boat

The rules governing the application of decals are included on the back of the state decal.

 Now If you DON'T HAVE a
Manufacturer’s Statement
of Origin (MSO) for your boat

Then you must......

1.    Contact a local tag agency and write an affidavit on how and where you acquired your boat and they will then send your affidavit to the
Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) of the Oklahoma Tax Commission at the State Capitol for approval.

1. The MVD will review the documents and will issue the applicant written instructions (Form 717) to be provided to the DPS.
2. On Form 717 there will be a
   1- 800 Phone Number for you to call to schedule an inspection of your boat by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.
3. The DPS will inspect your boat and will complete a form to be submitted, along with the other documents (including a value of your boat), to a motor license agent or MVD for issuance of a title and registration.

You will pay excise tax
on the value of your boat
as determined by  the DPS

1.  A copy of the Certificate of Registration must be carried with the boat when in operation.

It will take at least a week for the tag agency to hear back on your affidavit

The rules governing the application of decals are included on the back of the state decal.

 Additional Information
Oklahoma State Statues

Boats must be tagged within 30 days of purchase

Application for the Certificate of Title

Boat or Motor Inspection form

How your registration fees are to be calculated each year