Registration can be for a period of one year or three years, as chosen by the operator. Registration and titling applications should be made to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) office through a Wildlife Service Agent.
The NCWRC must be notified in writing as soon as possible if the owner changes address, the boat is scrapped, or the boat is sold.
You’ll need to complete a VL-1 Form (Registration & Titling) to register your boat.
Once our application is approved, you’ll receive a Registration Number to identify your boat, a Registration Decal, and a Registration Card. Your registration will be good for one or three years, depending on the term you selected when applying. You’ll receive a Renewal Notification two months before your current registration expires, and you can renew your registration in person, by mail, or online
Once a vessel is registered the owner will receive a Certificate of Number that must be kept on board and readily available for inspection by a law enforcement officer whenever the vessel is in operation.
