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A white wake boat with a black tower tied to a floating dock on Lake Mead, with red-brown desert ridges, a pale mineral line at the waterline and a clear blue sky

Donate a boat in Nevada

Nevada boating is split between the south, Lake Mead and Lake Mohave near Las Vegas, and the north, Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake near Reno. Houseboats, wake boats, and PWCs are common, and desert storage lots are full of boats waiting for the next trip.

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

Nevada rules for a boat donation

TITLING AND REGISTRATION AGENCY
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Visit the agency site
Titles and registration
The Nevada Department of Wildlife titles and registers boats.
Aquatic invasive species
Nevada has AIS decal and inspection requirements for launching.
Trailers
Trailers are registered through the Nevada DMV.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from Nevada Department of Wildlife. 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 Nevada title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.

What Nevada boat owners call us about

Storage lots
Boats baking in Las Vegas and Henderson storage lots.
Lake Mead houseboats
Houseboats that no longer get used.
Tahoe estates
Classic and wooden boats at Tahoe homes.

Boats we pick up in Nevada

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

Boating in Nevada: seasons and storage

The season
Southern Nevada boats most of the year; Tahoe is busiest in summer.
Storage and carrying costs
Storage lots in Las Vegas are common. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical Nevada donation
A wake boat in a storage lot. We accept every other kind of boat here too.

Nevada by region

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

Las Vegas and Lake Mead
Boulder City and Callville Bay.
Lake Mohave and Laughlin
Katherine Landing and Cottonwood Cove.
Reno and Lake Tahoe
Incline Village and Zephyr Cove.

Nevada boat donation questions

Can you take a houseboat on Lake Mead?

Often sold at the marina. Call us.

Where do I replace a Nevada boat title?

Through the Nevada Department of Wildlife. We can walk you through the duplicate title request.

Is desert heat damage a problem?

Heat is hard on vinyl, canvas, and trailer tires, but hulls and engines are often fine. Send a few photos and we will tell you honestly.

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

Fall or spring. Summer heat in southern Nevada makes pickups harder. 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 Nevada boat donation

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

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