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Watercraft decal
How can I renew my watercraft decal?
Online
Renew your decal online
By mail
Renew your decal through the mail
Self-service station
Renew at a self-service station
Office visit
Renew at an office visit
What do I need to renew a watercraft decal? (Choose tab)
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Online
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By mail
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Self-service station
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Office visit
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.
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
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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How do I get a replacement registration for my vehicle, watercraft, snowmobile, or moped?
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How much does it cost to renew a watercraft registration?
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When can I renew my watercraft registration decal?
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Can I renew my watercraft registration if I’m not a Michigan resident, but my boat is registered there?
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When does a watercraft have to be titled?
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How do I transfer ownership of a watercraft?
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How long will it take my watercraft registration to come in the mail?