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Donate a boat in Mississippi

Mississippi boating ranges from Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson and the big northern lakes, Grenada, Sardis, and Pickwick, to the Gulf Coast at Biloxi, Gulfport, and Pascagoula.

Start your donation here
Two answers now, the rest takes about three minutes.

Mississippi rules for a boat donation

TITLING AND REGISTRATION AGENCY
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Visit the agency site
Registration
MDWFP registers boats in Mississippi. Whether a title is involved depends on the boat; we confirm with you.
Storm season
After a hurricane, settle insurance before donating.
Trailers
Trailers are registered through county tax collectors.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. If the boat was never retitled after a sale, or the owner has passed away, tell us and we will point you to the right forms.
Coast Guard documented vessels
Documented boats transfer through the National Vessel Documentation Center with a bill of sale, not a Mississippi title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.

What Mississippi boat owners call us about

Coastal boats after storms
Gulf Coast owners after hurricanes.
Reservoir fishing boats
Bass and crappie boats sitting unused.
Estate boats
Aluminum boats in rural counties.

Boats we pick up in Mississippi

Fishing boats Bass, crappie, and bay boats. Motorboats Pontoons on Ross Barnett. Boat trailers Trailers.
We also pick up every other kind of boat in Mississippi. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Sailboats Yachts Personal watercraft Houseboats Floating homes Commercial boats Classic boats Marine equipment

Boating in Mississippi: seasons and storage

The season
Year-round on the coast; spring through fall on the lakes.
Storage and carrying costs
Most boats are kept at home. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical Mississippi donation
A bass or bay boat on a trailer. We accept every other kind of boat here too.

Mississippi by region

Pickup works the same across the state. These are the waters we hear about most.

Ross Barnett and Central Mississippi
Jackson area.
North Mississippi lakes
Grenada, Sardis, Enid, and Pickwick.
Gulf Coast
Biloxi, Gulfport, and Pascagoula.

Mississippi boat donation questions

Can you pick up on the Coast after a storm?

Once roads are clear and insurance is settled, yes.

My registration is expired. Is that OK?

Tell us the last year it was current.

Is a crappie boat worth donating?

If the motor and trailer are sound, often yes.

When is the best time of year to donate a boat in Mississippi?

Fall, after hurricane season peaks on the Coast. That said, you can donate any time of year.

State rules change. We confirm current requirements when we handle your paperwork. We do not provide tax or legal advice.

Start your Mississippi boat donation

Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.

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