I will be visiting Ohio and bringing my boat. Do I need to register it in Ohio?
States have a reciprocation agreement about boat registrations, just like with automobile registrations. Just because you drive your car in another state doesn't mean you have to get license plates for that state.
If your boat is legally and currently registered in the state of primary use (the state that you use it most often) and you are not a resident of Ohio, then you can use your boat on Ohio waters for up to 60 days without getting an Ohio registration for it. You must carry your registration with you onboard the vessel, and you are bound by all Ohio boating laws and rules.
If your boat is not required to be registered in your state of residence, then you need to carry proof of residency with you.
For more information on Ohio boating laws, see our Ohio Boat Operators Guide online.
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