How to Register a Canoe in Minnesota With Sales Tax

Minnesota is home to thousands of lakes and thousands of miles of river waterways. The state got is deserved nickname "Land of 10,000 Lakes" as a result of all the water. Canoeing is a popular pastime in the state. Like motor boats or automobiles, canoes in Minnesota must be registered. If the canoe is purchased in the state a 6.87 percent sales tax is levied. You will not be charged any additional sales tax during the registration process.

Things You'll Need

  • Bill of sale
  • Boat serial number
  • Make, model, length and material of canoe
  • Photo ID
  • Fee
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Instructions

    • 1

      Go to a branch of the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services Office and request a non-motorized watercraft registration form. Use the MDVS website to locate nearby branches.

    • 2

      Complete the form. Be sure to fill out the length of the canoe, the material it is made from and manufacturer. Find this information in the Owner's Guide, or by looking under a thwart for a serial number stamp with the added information.

    • 3

      Present the form, bill of sale, photo ID and fee to the DMV clerk. Receive the registration title. Title is issued at the office and a small registration sticker accompanies the title. Place the registration sticker on the hull of the canoe to indicate it is current and registered.