LDWF reminds boaters of the motorboat registration fee changes

During the 2021 Legislative Session, changes were made to motorboat registration fees. Starting today, Nov. 15, 2021, the motorboat registration fees will change to the following simplified fee structure.

Boat Length                Registration Fee
15 ft. 11 in. or less               $36
16 ft. to 25 ft. 11 in.              $57
26 ft. to 39 ft. 11 in.             $78
40 ft. or more                       $99

Any motorboat registration application received by the Department postmarked before Nov. 15, 2021, will be accepted and processed with the previous fee structure.

For motorboat registration inquiries, contact (225) 765-2898.

For a complete review of the changes to all boat registration, commercial, and recreational licenses during the 2021 legislative session, visit: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/understanding-our-license-fee-changes.