Montana Boat Registration Decal Information ⚓

Montana Boat Registration Number Decal Display Laws

Registering your boat in the state of Montana? You will need to abide by the Montana boat number registration decal display laws found on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website.

We outline the basic display law requirements here on this page but more in depth information regarding Montana’s watercraft regulations can be found on the website linked above. A PDF download, ‘Understanding Montana’s Required Boat Decals’ which includes detailed information and illustrations regarding Montana Boat Registration number and decal display requirements is available through the link above.

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 sharply with the background.
• Number must be placed as high above the waterline as practical.
• A space or a hyphen must separate the letters and numbers. example: MT 1121 AB or MT-1121-AB.
• The port side of the bow must display the permanent decal behind the number.
• Boat expiration decal must be displayed on both port and starboard sides of the bow following the number.

To register your boat/watercraft for the state of Montana or to read more about Montana Boat Numbers Registration Decal Display Laws, you can visit your local Fish, Wildlife & Parks regional or area office.

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