Indiana § 9-18.1-14.5-5 Certificates of registration and decals

Indiana Statutes

§ 9-18.1-14.5-5 — Certificates of registration and decals

Indiana § 9-18.1-14.5-5

Title 9MOTOR VEHICLES

Art. 18.1MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Ch. 14.5Watercraft

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Ind. Code § 9-18.1-14.5-5 (2026).

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(a)If the bureau determines that a person applying to register a watercraft is entitled to register the watercraft, the bureau shall register the watercraft and issue to the applicant proof of registration for display on the watercraft and a certificate of registration.

(b)Proof of registration for display on the watercraft must be displayed in a manner prescribed by the department of natural resources, including the following:

(1)The registration number set forth in the certificate of registration must be displayed on each side of the bow of the watercraft. The display must be legible. However, a watercraft that has a valid marine document issued by the United States Bureau of Customs is not required to display the registration number.

(2)If a watercraft is required to be registered u

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(a) If the bureau determines that a person
applying to register a watercraft is entitled to register the watercraft, the
bureau shall register the watercraft and issue to the applicant proof of
registration for display on the watercraft and a certificate of
registration.
(b) Proof of registration for display on the watercraft must be
displayed in a manner prescribed by the department of natural
resources, including the following:
(1) The registration number set forth in the certificate of
registration must be displayed on each side of the bow of the
watercraft. The display must be legible. However, a watercraft
that has a valid marine document issued by the United States
Bureau of Customs is not required to display the registration
number.
(2) If a watercraft is required to be registered under 33 CFR 173,
the registration number must be displayed in the manner
prescribed by 33 CFR 173.27.
(3) Decals indicating the year of expiration of registration, with
a unique identification number and a different color than colors
used for the previous registration year, must be affixed:
(A) to the bow of each side of the watercraft, within three (3)
inches to the right of the watercraft's registration number; or
(B) on each side of the forward half of the bow above the water
line of the watercraft if a registration number is not required to
be displayed.
However, the department of natural resources may adopt rules under
IC 4-22-2 providing that the decals do not have to be affixed to a
particular type of watercraft.
(c) A number other than the number awarded to a watercraft or
granted reciprocity under this chapter may not be painted, attached, or
otherwise displayed on each side of the bow of the watercraft.
(d) A person that fails to:
(1) carry a certificate of registration or a legible reproduction of
a certificate of registration; or
(2) display proof of registration for display on the watercraft as
required by the department of natural resources;
commits a Class C infraction.
(e) Certificates of registration, decals, and other proof of registration
issued under this section:
(1) remain the property of the bureau; and
(2) may be revoked, canceled, or repossessed as provided by law.
(f) A person who knowingly or intentionally falsifies, predates,
changes, or counterfeits proof of registration for a watercraft commits
a Class C misdemeanor.