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Team Kentucky is giving boat owners a new way to stay current on their registrations with the launch of an online renewal option that opened April 1. The new service lets boat owners skip a trip to their local county clerk’s office and complete the renewal online, according to a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet press release.
“We’re excited to give Kentucky boat owners even more choices this spring to spend less time in an office and more time enjoying the open waters,” said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray. “This new boat renewal option expands our existing online vehicle registration service to give Kentuckians a more convenient way to be served.”
To renew a boat registration online, owners will need their Kentucky boat number and the vessel’s title number. The registration must already be active and set to expire this year to be eligible for online renewal, according to the release.
Boat property taxes must be paid at the same time as the renewal.
However, those who prefer in-person service may still renew at their local county clerk’s office.
Boat registrations in Kentucky expire on April 30 each year, and officials encourage owners to renew in April to avoid any late fees on property taxes. After an online renewal is submitted, county clerk offices will process the request and mail registration decals to boat owners.
Key Facts
– Team Kentucky has launched an online boat registration renewal option
– Service became available April 1
– Boat owners can renew without visiting a county clerk’s office
– Registrations expire April 30 each year
– Boat property taxes must be paid at the time of renewal
– Valid registration decals will be mailed after processing
– In-person renewals at county clerk offices remain available
– Online system is part of the Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System, or KAVIS
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