The registration number and validation decal must be displayed as follows. Number must be painted, applied as a decal, or otherwise affixed to both sides of the bow. Number must read from left to right on both sides of the bow. Number must be in at least three-inch-high BLOCK letters (no script).
If the vessel is a non-titled watercraft, a Boat Bill of Sale will be required. Complete the Watercraft Title and Registration Application with the seller (both parties must sign). If the vessel is a non-titled watercraft, the universal registration form should be completed.
The license number issued to your boat appears on the license card and must be displayed as follows: • Numbers must be placed on each side of the forward half of the hull (see illustration on page 8). Remove the expired decals first, before applying the new ones.
Both sides of the forward half of the vessel must display the vessel's registration number and the validation decal. The registration number should be in bold, block-style letters that are at least three inches high and should be placed in a contrasting color to the background for clear visibility.
No other numbers may be displayed on either side of the bow. Stickers must be displayed on both sides of the bow. The sticker on the port (left) side must precede the registration number. The sticker on the starboard (right) side must follow the registration number.
The vessel must display the boat number and expirations decal as stated below. Both port and starboard sides of the bow must display the registration number.
Adults born on or after July 1, 2004, are required to have a watercraft operator's permit before operating a motorboat or a PWC on Minnesota waters.
In many states including Minnesota, paddleboards over 10 feet are required to be registered through the DNR. The fees are minimal and the process is straight forward but it is helpful to know what you need ahead of time to avoid making multiple trips to the DMV or DNR office.
Yes, you can definitely check your inflatable paddle board on a plane! It's a bit too big to bring on as a carry on, but you will be able to transport it as a checked bag in a large duffel or the iSUP inflatable backpack we sell. This iSUP backpack makes it incredibly easy to take your inflatable paddle board anywhere.