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How can I renew my watercraft decal?

What do I need to renew a watercraft decal? (Choose tab)

To renew online, visit our Online Services. You will need:

  • The watercraft MC number
  • The last four digits of the Hull Identification Number (HIN)
  • A debit or credit card, an e-check, or a bank account number for payment

To renew by mail, you will need:

  • Your renewal notice
  • The return envelope included with your renewal notice
  • Check or money order payable to the State of Michigan 

If you don't have your renewal notice, include the following information with your payment:

  • Your first, middle, and last name
  • Your Michigan driver’s license/ID number
  • The watercraft MC number
  • Your permanent address and an alternative mailing address (if applicable)
  • Your phone number

Make your check or money order payable to the State of Michigan. To determine your renewal fee, visit the Recreational vehicles and watercraft page, and select the "Registration fees" tab under "Watercraft (Choose tab)."

Mail your information and payment to the following address:
Michigan Department of State
Internal Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918-8264

To renew at a self-service station, you will need:

  • The watercraft MC number
  • The last four digits of the Hull Identification Number (HIN), if assigned one
  • Payment. Credit and debit cards are accepted at all self-service stations (an additional fee applies). Cash is accepted only at specific locations.

Note: A $4.25 service fee is charged for each item transacted at a self-service station.

Find a self-service station

To renew at an office, you will need your:

  • Renewal notice or watercraft MC number
  • Driver’s license or state ID
  • Payment. Debit or credit card (additional fees apply), cash, check, or money order (payable to the State of Michigan), Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay

Schedule an office visit

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

  • How do I get a replacement registration for my vehicle, watercraft, snowmobile, or moped?

  • How much does it cost to renew a watercraft registration?

  • When can I renew my watercraft registration decal?

  • Can I renew my watercraft registration if I’m not a Michigan resident, but my boat is registered there?

  • When does a watercraft have to be titled?

  • How do I transfer ownership of a watercraft?

  • How long will it take my watercraft registration to come in the mail?

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