The buyer must take the title to a title office to complete the ownership transfer, and then to a boat registration agent to transfer the boat registration into the buyer's name. Some vessels and motors that now need a title may not have needed a title when they were originally purchased.
All boaters born after December 31, 1981 must have an Ohio Boater Education Certificate to operate any motorized watercraft over 10 HP. BOATERexam® is a delegated provider for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.
Ohio law requires boaters born on or after January 1, 1982, to successfully complete either a boating course or a proficiency exam in order to operate a boat powered by more than 10 horsepower.
All boaters born after December 31, 1981 must have an Ohio Boater Education Certificate to operate any motorized watercraft over 10 HP. BOATERexam® is a delegated provider for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.
Boats and Motors That Need a Title a watercraft 14 feet or greater in length; a watercraft less than 14 feet in length with a permanently affixed mechanical means of propulsion of 10 horsepower or greater
The buyer must take the title to a title office to complete the ownership transfer, and then to a boat registration agent to transfer the boat registration into the buyer's name. Some vessels and motors that now need a title may not have needed a title when they were originally purchased.
Ohio Boating Laws and Regulations Children ages 12 to 15 may operate if they have an education certificate and there is an adult (18 or older) on board with them. Young adults age 16 and older may operate if they have an education certificate.
OnlineRenewals. Welcome to the Ohio Boat Registration Renewal Portal! Locate the boat number along with the PIN, both found toward the upper left-hand corner of your mail renewal notice. Enter a valid e-mail address, followed by your boat number and PIN below and click "Renew Registration" to process your renewal.
Transfer of Title Your titles will be issued to you by the Clerk of Courts. Do not accept the title from the seller until he/she has his/her signature notarized and your name is shown as the buyer.
Ohio law does not require that you carry boat insurance. That doesn't mean it isn't a good idea.