Renew Your Watercraft Registration Online


Ready to renew your watercraft registration? Enter your VA registration number and renewal PIN below.
Step 1 - Enter your VA Registration Number :
Step 2 - Enter your Renewal PIN (included in your renewal notice):

Welcome to the Go Outdoors Online Vessel System

Login to:

  • Register or Renew Your Vessel Online
  • Check Application Status – Upload your Documents
  • Order Replacement Registration Cards & Decals

Help Logging In

If you are a new customer / have never registered a vessel in VA

Welcome to the Go Outdoors Online Vessel System

Welcome to the Go Outdoors Online Vessel System

Welcome to Go Outdoors Virginia Boat Registration System!

Use this portal to:

  • Start a boat title and registration application
  • Renew an existing boat registration
  • Check the status of a boat registration application
  • Order replacement registration cards and decals

Some transactions started online may still require supporting documents to be mailed to DWR. We’ll let you know if that applies to your application.

Find or Create Your Customer Account

Enter your date of birth and the requested identifying information to find your account. If we can’t locate one, you’ll be guided to create a new account.

Returning Customers

If you have registered a boat in Virginia before, start by looking up your existing account.

  • Use Login to find your customer account and manage your boat registration online.
  • You may be able to renew your registration, check application status, or order replacement cards and decals through your account.
  • If your application requires proof of ownership or other documents, the online process will tell you what to send and where to send it.

New Customers

If you have never registered a boat in Virginia before, select Enroll Now! to create your customer account and begin your application.

  • You can start a new boat title and registration application online.
  • Be ready to provide details about your watercraft and ownership documents.
  • Some new registration transactions require original or supporting documents to be mailed to DWR before processing can be completed.

Renewal PIN

Have a renewal notice with a PIN? Select Renew With PIN to renew using the information on your notice.

Need Help?

If you are not sure whether you already have an account, or you cannot access your account, contact Virginia DWR Boating Services at 866-721-6911 during normal business hours.

Download the Go Outdoors Virginia App

Download the free Go Outdoors VA mobile app to renew, purchase, and store your licenses, on your smartphone or tablet!

  
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