Tips, guides, and local know-how from The Boat Broker, the Lake Havasu brokerage for boats, RVs, and classic cars since 1986. Whether you are buying your first boat, getting ready to sell, or planning your next day on the Colorado River, our team shares what we know right here.
A bill of sale is required when registering a boat that does not have a title (older vessels) or to document a private-party purchase price…
Operating an unregistered motorized boat in Arizona is a civil infraction that can result in a fine of up to $500. Officers from AZ Game…
Arizona boat registrations can be renewed online at the Arizona Game and Fish Department website, by mail, or in person at any AZ Game and…
In Arizona, children under 12 years old may not operate a motorized boat without a licensed adult physically present. Ages 12-17 may operate a motorized…
Arizona does not require a general boating license for adults. However, anyone born after January 1, 1985 who operates a motorized vessel 10 horsepower or…
Yes — boats registered in another state can be used on Lake Havasu for up to 60 consecutive days without Arizona registration. After 60 days,…
Arizona charges a $4 title fee plus a use tax of 5.6% of the purchase price (plus applicable city tax) when transferring a boat title.…
In-person registration at an Arizona Game and Fish office is typically completed same-day. Mail-in registration takes 2-4 weeks. When purchasing from a licensed Arizona dealer,…
Non-motorized vessels under 12 feet long — including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards — do not require registration in Arizona if used on most state waters.…
To register a privately purchased boat in Arizona, you need the signed title from the seller, a completed AZ Game and Fish Watercraft Title and…
