Please reach out to your local DMV about registering your boat and motor with them. Please note the trolling motors do not come with a Manufacturing Statement of Origin (MSO) as this form does not exist. The Department of Motor Vehicles may have varying requirements for registering a trolling motor in your state. Here is a general guide of information and documents to bring to register your trolling motor on a vessel.

What Do You Need?

We highly recommend researching your state for the specific requirements, but the list below is a good start. Below you will find a list that the DMV generally requests.

  1. Proof of Purchase (Bill of Sale):
  2. DMV Form(s):
  3. Motor Type:
    • Year: The first two numbers on your serial number. Example "US19..." would be produced in 2019. 
    • Propulsion: Trolling Motor or if your form does not list Trolling Motor select "Other"

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    • Fuel: Electric or if your form does not list Electric select "Other"

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      • NOTE: Trolling motors are electric powered, they do not come with a "hang tag" or emission requirements since they do not create emissions.
  1. Serial Number
  2. State License
  3. Registration Fee Payment

Where Is My Serial Number?

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If you have any additional questions about our motors, please see our Motors FAQ Page. For more in-depth articles, please visit our Motor Support Page. If you can’t find the information you need, give us a call (866) 721-0002 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm PST or reach out to us via email SUPPORT@NEWPORTVESSELS.COM.