Please note: We do not process registrations and titles after 4:45pm.

Forms

Application for New, Transfer & Renewal
Affidavit for Unregistered or Untitled
Tax Exemption Certificate
Bill Of Sale

 

Sales Tax

  • Sales of boats and OHVs in Iowa are subject to the state sales tax of 6 percent plus local option taxes, if any. This applies to sales by individuals, as well as, dealers.
  • Anyone purchasing from an individual should obtain a receipt that shows the cost. The buyer will then pay the sales tax on the cost of the boat to the County Recorder.
  • If a trailer is purchased, the 5% motor vehicle use tax is paid to the County Treasurer.

 

OHV Bill (July 1 2022)

•    OHV must be registered with DNR & display current sticker
•    Operator must be 18
•    Operator must carry proof of insurance
•    Cannot exceed 35 mph

HF 2130 FAQ

 

OHV Registration

Purchase/Transfer

  • Bill of Sale
  • Title (signature of seller required on backside)
  • Proof sales tax has been paid
  • DNR Application

Fees

Renewal - $18.50
New/Transfer - $18.50
Title - $13.50
Lien - $13.50
Duplicate - $8.50
Late Fee - $5.00

 

OHV Parks

Click here for information on all of Iowa's off highway vehicle parks

 

Boat Registration

Purchase/Transfer

  • Bill of Sale
  • Title (if titled) or registration (if not titled) with signature of seller on backside
  • Proof sales tax has been paid
  • DNR Application

Registration Exceptions
Canoes (no motor) 13 feet or less in length do not need registered.
Inflatable vessels 7 feet in length or less do not need registered.
Kayaks 13 feet or less in length do not need registered.

Fees

Type of Transaction Cost Fees
01/01/2022 to
04/30/2023
Cost Fees
05/01/2023 to
04/30/2024
Cost Fees
05/01/2024 to
12/31/2024
New Boat or Reactivate- Documented Vessel $30.65 $22.25 $13.95
Renew Registration- Documented Vessel $30.65 $30.65 $30.65
New Boat or Reactivate- All personal watercraft $50.65 $35.65 $20.65
Renew Registration- All Personal Watercraft $50.65 $50.65 $50.65
New Boat or Reactivate- Any length without motor or sail $17.65 $13.65 $9.65
Renew Registration- Any length, without motor or sail $17.65 $17.65 $17.65
New Boat or Reactivate- Less than 16 ft (Motor/Sail) $28.15 $20.65 $13.15
Renew Registration- Less than 16 ft (Motor/Sail) $28.15 $28.15 $28.15
New Boat or Reactivate- 16 ft to under 26 ft (Motor/Sail) $41.65 $29.65 $17.65
Renew Registration- 16 ft to under 26 ft (Motor/Sail) $41.65 $41.65 $41.65
New Boat or Reactivate- 26 ft to under 40ft (Motor/Sail) $80.65 $55.65 $30.65
Renew Registration- 26 ft to under 40ft (Motor/Sail) $80.65 $80.65 $80.65
New Boat or Reactivate- 40ft and over (Motor/Sail) $155.65 $105.65 $55.65
Renew Registration- 40 ft and over (Motor/Sail) $155.65 $155.65 $155.65
Boat Title $13.50 $13.50 $13.50
Boat Lien $13.50 $13.50 $13.50
Boat Dup $4.50 $4.50 $4.50

 

Conservation Officers

Iowa DNR, Phone: (515) 725-8200

Erika Billerbeck: (319) 330-9710
Brad Baker: (319) 430-1630