Delaware Boat Registration Number Decal Information ⚓

Delaware Boat Registration Number Decal Display Laws

Registering your boat in the state of Delaware? You will need to abide by the Delaware boat number registration decal display laws.

We outline the basic display law requirements here on this page but more in depth information regarding Delaware’s watercraft regulations can be found on Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental control Website

The vessel must display the boat number and expiration decal as stated below

• Both port and starboard sides of the bow must display the registration number.
• Registration number must read from left to right on both port and starboard sides of the bow.
• Number must be in at least three inch high BLOCK letters.
• Color of numbers must contrast with the background.
• A space or a hyphen equal in width to a letter/number must separate the letters and numbers. example:  DL 1223 ZW or DL-1223-ZW.
• Both sides of the bow must not display any other numbers.
• The boat expiration decal must be within 6 inches and in line with the number on both port and starboard sides of the bow. The decal may follow or precede the number.

To register your boat/watercraft for the state of Delaware or to read more about Delaware Boat Numbers Registration Decal Display Laws, you can visit the Registration page of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control website using this Link.

Decal Install Information and Instructions

Easily install your boat numbers in one strip. Your boat numbers will have a nice painted on look once installed. Our Boat Number Decals are sold as a set Right & Left Side. All US States require 3″ inch tall numbers and letters spaced by 2 or 3 inches between the letters and numbers. See the example photo above. If you have more questions give us a call.

How does our boat numbering work? Click Here

Want to see how to install your boat decals? You can watch this install Video Here.  Install Video

Download the installation instructions Here