Kansas Boating Information
Registration Questions:(620) 672-5911
Boating Registration Website:http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/Boating/Registering-Your-Boat
State Tax Department Website:http://www.ksrevenue.org/
Registration Grace Period (Days):60 days
Boat Sales & Use Tax Rate:5.3%
Credit For Tax Paid In Another State:Yes
State Decal Required For Documented Vessel:Yes
Boat Titles Issued:No
Notes:Local sales and use tax also apply.

The Kansas Legislature will be in session from 1/14/13 to 5/30/13 in Topeka. Keep an eye out for local boating legislation at www.kslegislature.org.

HB 2244 would reduce the assessment rate on watercraft to 20.0 percent of its fair market value in tax year 2014, 10.0 percent in tax year 2015, and would exempt watercraft from property taxation in tax year 2016 and each future tax year.

For specific questions about boating issues or BoatUS Government Affairs, please e-mail the department at GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com

Kansas Boating Alerts:

The Kansas Legislature will be in session from 1/14/13 to 5/30/13 in Topeka. Keep an eye out for local boating legislation at www.kslegislature.org