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Watercraft Rules & Regulations
 
The owner of each motorized watercraft requiring numbering by this state must file an application for a registration number with the department, or its agent, on forms approved by the department. Except as provided by rule adopted by the commission, the application shall be signed by the owner of the motorized watercraft and shall be accompanied by evidence of ownership, appropriate registration fee and a license tax levied. (Please refer to the Arizona Boating Laws- Revised Statute, Title 5).

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Regulations & Applications
- Watercraft Registration Application [PDF, 308kb]
Application for watercraft certificate of number upon the ownership of a watercraft.
   
- Watercraft Bill of Sale [PDF, 109kb]
"Bill of sale" means a written agreement transferring ownership of a watercraft and listing the following: the name of the buyer and seller; the manufacturer of the watercraft sold, if known; the hull identification number, unless exempted by R12-4-505; the purchase price and sales tax paid, if any; and the signature of the seller.
   
- Watercraft Letter of Gift [PDF, 112kb]
Required form to transfer the watercraft registration upon gifting to another person.
   
- Watercraft Lienholder Notification [PDF, 152kb]
This form is required when the watercraft to be registered has a lien on it, such as a bank loan. The lien holder will and must be notified of the attempted watercraft registration.
   
- Watercraft Certification of Loss [PDF, 77kb]
This form is required to report and request replacement for lost or damaged registration or decals issued to AZ or Hull Identification number.
   
- Arizona Residency Requirements [PDF, 202kb]
 
Rules
- NEW! Arizona Boating Laws and Regulations [PDF,444kb]
- Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules
(Arizona Secretary of State Web Site)
- All Arizona Game and Fish Laws and Rules [PDF, 862kb]
 
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