[bschoolz1]

im looking to buy a cheap jon boat.do you have to register it with just a trolling motor.if so how hard is it to get a title

 

[Mechanic Bob]

Yes, you need to register it as long as it is being powered by something other than yourself! I think, but do not know, but if it is over 14' you need to have it titled.

The NC Wildlife site will give you the official rules.

 

[Scott Hobbs]

Yes you have to register the boat. A title can be done when you register the boat and as mentioned, only need it if 14 foot or longer.

 

[Bassmaster3363]

I have a 12 foot jon i use on lakes and you have to be registered on any vessel u take on a NC public waterway, not sure about the title deal but I have one for my 12 foot, its better to be safe that sorry!


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[browndogflies]

As I understand it, the registration applies to
-Any boat with a motor (gas or electric),
-Any boat 14' or longer, OR
-Any boat with a title

If the boat came with an active NC title/registration, converting to your name is not hard, just a matter of a check and a form. If the existing NC title/registration is not current the process is slightly more difficult. If no existing title/registration, the process can be very difficult - to the point where I have been told to flat out avoid buying a previously unregistered/untitled boat, especially from out-of-state where registration is not required (looking at you, South Carolina).

 

[Okiebrown]

I hate to bring up an old thread, but i need some help on this subject and these commemts help clear up some confusion...im still moving boats/trailers/tackle/campers and the likes from Oklahoma to here. I have 2 Jon boats, 10ft v and 12 ft flat, and a 17ft old fiberglass boyscout built (HEAVY SUCKER) Canoe...i've owned all more than a year, and longer than i've lived in NC...i dont even think I still have the bill of sale for the one I did actually get one for...i use my trolling motors on all 3 vessels when i do use them...does anyone have ANY suggestions on how i can go abt getting them registered for NC? Then the 2nd problem is Oklahoma doesn't require titles or tags for trailers anymore either...so each vessel has it's own, plus i have a 16ft car hauler AND a 5x8 utility trailer that needs to be NC legal....my vehicle still has oklahoma tags and will for a while as we still own our house and farm in Oklahoma and my hubby stays there and is tending the place until we get a place purchased here and everything officially in NC...i know it sounds complicated, but if any of you (especially if retired military) has dealt with this before and can help me I would be ever so appreciative...have wild caught Oklahoma Flathead filets in the deep freeze... i'll share...lol! Im just ready to be on the water here soon!

 

[wademaster]

You may get some help here, but I'd go ahead and call the wildlife commission and the tag agency and jump through the hoops. I done it once with a boat. I think it would be faster and you'd know for sure what you need to do.

 

[Okiebrown]

Im just trying figure out if it would be less hassle to go thru Oklahoma to generate an original and then change them over to NC..or do what it takes to just got them here.

 

[Gatorgetr]

I just moved up here not long ago and had some of the same issues with trailers. The tag office made homemade trailer titles and it took 3 months for the state to do the back ground checks. But they issued tags and registration. Not that difficult just had to wait for the state to issue title.