PWC & Jet Ski Registration
Vermont PWC & Jet Ski
Registration 2026
Everything you need to register a personal watercraft in Vermont - fees, minimum operator age, boater education requirements, and official agency links. Vermont requires PWC registration through the DMV on three-year cycles. Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog are Vermont's primary PWC locations. Vermont strictly limits PWC operating hours on select lakes and requires boater education for a broad range of operators.
3-Year Registration Period
Minimum Age: 16
Boater Ed Required
2026 PWC Registration Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Registration Fee
$28.00
Class 1 motorcraft including PWC: $28 for 3 years
Reg. Period
3yr
3-year cycle
Minimum Operator Age
16
years old (solo operation)
Boater Ed?
Required
Course required before operating
Step-by-Step
How to Register a PWC or Jet Ski in Vermont
All personal watercraft in Vermont must be registered with Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. Here is the standard registration process:
1
Gather Required Documents
You will need the manufacturer's certificate of origin (for new PWC) or the current title/registration (for used), a valid photo ID, and payment for registration fees. If the PWC was previously registered in another state, bring those documents as well.
2
Complete Registration Application
Submit your application to Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles online, by mail, or in person at an authorized license agent. PWC registration in Vermont is processed identically to motorboat registration. Register online →
3
Pay Registration Fees
Registration fees are $28.00 for 3 year(s). Class 1 motorcraft including PWC: $28 for 3 years
4
Display Registration Numbers & Sticker
Affix your registration number on both sides of the bow in block characters at least 3 inches high. The validation sticker must be displayed near the registration number. Carry your registration certificate on board at all times while operating.
Safety Education
Take the Official Vermont Boater Ed Course
Vermont PWC Boater Education Requirements
Boater Education is Required
Vermont requires boater education certification to operate a PWC.
Complete an approved boater education course before operating any personal watercraft in Vermont
Carry your boater education card on board while operating
Online courses available - typically completeable in one day
Requirements
Vermont PWC Requirements
Vermont requires PWC operators born after July 1, 1983 to complete boater education. Operators must be at least 16 to operate without adult supervision.
Source: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (dmv.vermont.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and rules directly with the agency before operating.