• Gather What You’ll Need

    • Approved boat registration application -OR- an approved boat registration renewal application
    • Credit or debit card for payment

  • Get a Temporary Boat Registration

    You can get your temporary boat registration online, by phone, or by mail.

    • Online
      1. Visit the DNR Vessel Registration and Renewal portal
      2. Log in or create a new account
      3. Complete your registration or renewal application
      4. Temporary registration starts when application is approved
    • By phone
      1. Call DNR at 1-800-366-2661
      2. Complete your boat registration or renewal application
      3. Credit or debit card must be used for payment via phone
      4. You will receive a temporary authorization number after your application is approved
    • By mail

      Mail a completed registration or renewal application with payment to:

      Georgia Department of Natural Resources
      P.O. Box 934943
      Atlanta, GA 31193-4943

      Make checks or money orders payable to GEORGIA DNR. Cash is not accepted for payments.

      A copy of your application and payment is your proof of temporary registration until you receive your official registration card and boat decal in the mail.

  • Next Steps

    You will receive a new registration card and decal in the mail within 7 to 14 business days after your registration or renewal application is approved.

    To use your temporary boat registration, you must keep a copy of one of the following items in possession while the boat is being operated:

    • Copy of mailed application and payment
    • Online registration or renewal receipt
    • Temporary authorization number (if application done by telephone)