Boat Registration
The Gilmanton Town Clerk’s Office is an authorized boat agent for the State of New Hampshire.
A $5 agent fee will be collected in addition to other boat registration fees when processed by our office.
What to Register
- All motorboats, regardless of size
- Sailboats and sailboards 12 feet or longer
What Not to Register
- Sailboat and sailboards less than 12 feet in length
- Kayaks
- Canoes
Where to Register
- Gilmanton Town Clerk's Office
- Marine Patrol Headquarters, the Boat Desk in Concord, and various marinas, sport shops, town halls and Division of Motor Vehicle (DVM) offices
Exemptions
- Any U.S. government vessel
- Any vessel registered in another state operating on New Hampshire waters for 30 consecutive days or less
Requirements
- Completed Boat Registration Application
- Proof of ownership (title, old registration, bill of sale)
- Driver's license
Fees
Fees depend on the length and year of your boat.
Renewals and Replacements
Registrations expire on December 31st of every year.
Renew in Person
Bring your renewal form to your Town Clerk and pay all applicable fees.
Replace Lost Registration
Cost: $15.00 (+ applicable fees)
Bring your boat's bow number and your driver's license to:
- Any DMV office that handles boat registrations.
- The Boat Desk in Concord.
- Marine Patrol Headquarters.
Boating License
- Everyone over age 16 who drives a boat with 25 horsepower or more must complete the Department of Safety's Boating Education Course and pass their exam.
- If you are younger than 16 and want to drive, your passenger must be older than 18 and have completed the Department of Safety's Boating Education Course.
Boating Education Course
Boating Education Classes are conducted across the state throughout the year.