New York Boat Registration Number Decal Information ⚓
New York Boat Registration Number Decal Display Laws
Registering your boat in the state of New York? You will need to abide by the New York boat number registration decal display laws found on the New York Department of Motor Vehicles website.
We outline the basic display law requirements here on this page but more in depth information regarding New York’s watercraft regulations can be found In New York’s Safe Boating guide available using this Link.
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.
- A space or a hyphen must separate the letters and numbers (spaces must be of equal size to the letters/number). example: NY 1116 ZW or NY-1116-ZW.
- Both sides of the bow must not display any other numbers.
- The boat expiration decal must be three inches behind and in line with the number (behind meaning toward the stern).
To register your boat/watercraft for the state of New York or to read more about New York Boat Numbers Registration Decal Display Laws, you can visit the New York DMV website linked in the top of this information page or the NY Parks and recreation boating page 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.
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Want to see how to install your boat decals? You can watch this install Video Here. Install Video
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