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A pontoon boat on a tandem-axle trailer at a sandy lakeshore in the Nebraska Sandhills, with dune grass, a wide blue reservoir and a big Plains sky

Donate a boat in Nebraska

Nebraska boating centers on Lake McConaughy, with its white sand beaches, Lewis and Clark Lake on the South Dakota line, Harlan County Reservoir, and the sandpit lakes around Omaha and Lincoln.

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

Nebraska rules for a boat donation

TITLING AND REGISTRATION AGENCY
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Visit the agency site
Registration
Nebraska Game and Parks registers boats. Titling depends on the boat and is handled through county offices; we confirm with you.
Trailers
Trailers are registered at county treasurers.
Seasonal use
Short seasons mean most boats spend months in storage.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. 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 Nebraska title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.

What Nebraska boat owners call us about

Lake Mac boats
Boats kept near Ogallala.
Sandpit lake homes
Pontoons at Omaha and Lincoln lake communities.
Farm storage
Boats in machine sheds.

Boats we pick up in Nebraska

Motorboats Pontoons and runabouts. Fishing boats Walleye boats. Personal watercraft PWCs on Lake McConaughy.
We also pick up every other kind of boat in Nebraska. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Sailboats Yachts Houseboats Floating homes Commercial boats Boat trailers Classic boats Marine equipment

Boating in Nebraska: seasons and storage

The season
The season runs May to September.
Storage and carrying costs
Garages and machine sheds are common storage. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical Nebraska donation
A pontoon or fishing boat on a trailer. We accept every other kind of boat here too.

Nebraska by region

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

Lake McConaughy
Ogallala.
Omaha and Lincoln
Sandpit lakes and storage.
Lewis and Clark Lake
Northeast Nebraska.
Harlan County
South Central.

Nebraska boat donation questions

Can you pick up near Lake McConaughy?

Yes, from Ogallala-area driveways, storage lots, or the lake's ramps.

Is a PWC with a trailer worth donating?

Usually, especially four-stroke units in running condition. Tell us the hours and whether it starts.

Where do I get Nebraska registration records?

From Nebraska Game and Parks. If you cannot find your certificate, we can tell you how to request a copy.

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

After Labor Day, before winter storage. 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 Nebraska boat donation

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

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