Vessel Registration Fees Will Increase Jan. 1

RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 3, 2007) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today that the fees to register a vessel in North Carolina will increase from $10 to $15 for one-year registrations and from $25 to $40 for three-year registrations.

The fee increases, which go into effect Jan. 1, will apply to new and transfer registrations, as well as renewals on existing registrations.

The cost of vessel titles will remain at $20.

The money generated by the fee increase will be used to develop new public boat access areas as well as preserve existing access.

“The rapid rate of change along North Carolina’s shorelines has created a situation that requires immediate action and adaptation,” said Gordon Myers, a deputy director with the Commission. “Our goal is to maximize public value by directing these new funds towards projects that leverage multi-agency partnerships and multi-use facilities.”

For more information, contact the Commission at (919) 707-0398.