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| Registration Questions: | (518) 474-0445 |
| Boating Registration Website: | http://www.dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv821b.pdf |
| State Tax Department Website: | http://www.tax.ny.gov/ |
| Registration Grace Period (Days): | 90 days |
| Boat Sales & Use Tax Rate: | 8.75% |
| Credit For Tax Paid In Another State: | Yes |
| State Decal Required For Documented Vessel: | Yes |
| Boat Titles Issued: | Yes |
| Notes: | Varies by locality; vessels brought in for repair are exempt. |
- Registered boats: 485,541
- Numbering: All motorboats
- Square Miles of Inland Water: 7,251
- Square Miles of Coastline Shore: 1,850
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2013 New York Boating Issues
- 3/2013 - Boat in Suffolk County, NY? Read the New Boater Requirements Taking Effect in 2013
- 1/3/2012 - BoatU.S. letter to National Park Service on Great Kills Marina
2012 New York Boating Issues
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For specific questions about boating issues or BoatUS Government Affairs, please e-mail the department at GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com
New York Boating Alerts:
New Suffolk County Boater Education Requirements for 2013!
BoatU.S. Calls on National Park Service to preserve Great Kills Marina.

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