TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BOARD OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Proposed Regulation
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Wildlife Resources is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 29.1-701 E of the Code of Virginia, which provides that the board shall promulgate regulations to supplement Chapter 7 (§ 29.1-700 et seq.) of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia as prescribed in Article 1 (§ 29.1-500 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 29.1 of the Code of Virginia.
Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-380. Watercraft: Motorboat Numbering (amending 4VAC15-380-120).
Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.
Public Comment Deadline: August 17, 2026.
Agency Contact: Aaron Proctor, Policy Manager, Department of Wildlife Resources, 7870 Villa Park Drive, Suite 400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 801-8199, or email aaron.proctor@dwr.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The proposed amendments (i) increase motorboat registration fees by $5.00 and (ii) assign a fee of $15 for a temporary motorboat registration certificate.
4VAC15-380-120. Certificate of registration and titling fees.
A. The following fees shall be paid by applicants for certificates of registration:
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Temporary registration certificate
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$15
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For a motorboat under 16 feet
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$32 $37
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For a motorboat 16 feet to less than 20 feet
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$36 $41
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For a motorboat 20 feet to less than 40 feet
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$42 $47
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For a motorboat 40 feet and over
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$50 $55
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For first 10 actively registered motorboats by the same owner
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$32 $37
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For more than 10 actively registered motorboats by the same owner
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$26 $31
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For a duplicate certificate of registration or decal
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$14 $19
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B. The following fees shall be paid by applicants for certificates of title:
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Titling fee
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$10 $15
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Duplicate title
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$7 $12
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Change of motor on title
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$7 $12
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Record supplemental lien on previously titled watercraft
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$10 $15
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VA.R. Doc. No. R26-8707; Filed July 07, 2026