Alaska Boat Registration Renewal

There are two options for Alaska Boat Registration Renewal– Documentation Renewal with the US Coast Guard, or Renewing Alaska State Registration. If you are renewing your US Coast Guard Documentation, you may proceed to the following link to file your CG-1280 for renewal: https://unitedstatesvessel.us/renewal-documentation/

Per Alaska Statute AS 05.25.055, all vessels not specifically exempted must also be registered with the State of Alaska. Documented vessels are exempt from titling with the State of Alaska, but they do require registration. To renew your vessel Registration with the State of Alaska, you may proceed to the following link:

https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/dos/RegRenewal/RegRenewal

New Registration requirements – AS 05.25.055

• Alaska Statute 05.25.055 was amended to require all boats not specifically exempted, including documented boats, barges, sport fishing guide boats, and tenders to be registered with the State of Alaska.

Documents accepted for registration only* include:

• A copy of the current Certificate of Documentation issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
• The boat registration from the previous state of ownership, when the owner does not have the title because:
  • the previous state does not issue boat titles
  • the boat has an active lien
  • the previous state title or MCO/MSO is lost or destroyed
• A bill of sale from a boat dealer or the previous owner
• An affidavit of ownership (found on the boat application)

When registration only applies: A boat title will not be issued, when the registration is marked “No Title Issued” (NTI)

• The boat is documented with the U.S. Coast Guard (exempt from titling)
• The boat is undocumented and 24 feet or less in length (titling optional)
• Ownership documents cannot be presented
  • If ownership cannot be established a boat title cannot be issued, and the boat registration must be marked “No Title Issued (NTI)”.
  • If after three years the “No Title Issued” registration remains uncontested and there is no undisclosed security interest in the boat, a certificate of title may be issued.