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The boat registration number must be in three inch, block style lettering. The numbers should be easily read left to right. The registration number color must contrast with the boat's background color. Letters must be separated from the numbers by a space or hyphen, for example: AK 1234 AA.

The registration number and stickers must be displayed as follows. Number must be painted, applied as a decal, or otherwise affixed to both sides of the forward half of the vessel where it can be easily read. Number must read from left to right on both sides of the bow.

In Pennsylvania, you must have a Pennsylvania Certificate of Boat Registration and validation decals to operate motorboats legally on public waters. Unpowered vessels (canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats, etc.)

Most vehicles model year 1986 and newer must be titled in Georgia. When a title is required (see later discussion of cases when an identification is not needed), a vehicle cannot be registered (tagged) until a title application has been processed. In most cases, titling is the first for the new resident or a new owner.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS All mechanically propelled vessels and sailboats longer than 12 feet must be registered in Georgia. Sailboats less than 12 feet long, vehicles that are paddled, poled, oared or windblown such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and rubber rafts do not have to be registered.

Tennessee law requires that all mechanically powered vessels (including federally documented recreational vessels) and all sailboats which are principally used in Tennessee must be registered.

Good news, Georgia does not require your boat to be titled when applying for registration! The only exception is if you are submitting an application for a used boat from a boat titling state. In that scenario, you'll have to include a copy title.

If you're from out-of-state and wish to register your boat in Georgia, you'll have to include the title if you're coming from a title state. If you are not coming from a title state, you may submit a copy of your out-of-state registration card. Homemade vessels that have never been registered.

A boat that meets specific requirements must have a title – but not all boats require titles. A small paddle boat or dingy likely doesn't need to be registered, but a motorized vessel will generally need a title. Even if your state doesn't require it, it's a good idea to title any vessel that your state allows.