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A bass boat on its trailer in tall prairie grass beside a Kansas reservoir, with low chalk bluffs and an old pier at sunset

Donate a boat in Kansas

Kansas boating happens on federal reservoirs: Milford, Tuttle Creek, Perry, Clinton, Cheney, and El Dorado. Pontoons, bass boats, and fishing boats are the norm, and most spend the off-season in a garage or storage unit.

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

Kansas rules for a boat donation

TITLING AND REGISTRATION AGENCY
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Visit the agency site
Registration
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks registers boats. Whether a title is involved depends on the boat; we confirm with you.
Trailers
Trailers are registered through county treasurers.
Wind and water
Reservoirs can close ramps in low water, which sometimes affects pickups.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from Kansas Department of Wildlife 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 Kansas title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.

What Kansas boat owners call us about

Storage unit boats
Boats in Wichita and Kansas City storage units.
Estate boats on farms
Fishing boats left in outbuildings.
Lake cabins
Pontoons from Milford and Perry cabins.

Boats we pick up in Kansas

Fishing boats Bass and crappie boats. Motorboats Pontoons and runabouts. Boat trailers Trailers.
We also pick up every other kind of boat in Kansas. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Yachts Center consoles Houseboats Sailboats Commercial boats Personal watercraft Classic boats Ski and wake boats Marine equipment

Boating in Kansas: seasons and storage

The season
Spring through fall, with reservoir levels affecting ramps.
Storage and carrying costs
Garages and storage units are the norm. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical Kansas donation
A bass boat or pontoon on a trailer. We accept every other kind of boat here too.

Kansas by region

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

Northeast Kansas
Perry, Clinton, and Tuttle Creek.
Flint Hills
Milford and Council Grove.
South Central
Cheney and El Dorado near Wichita.
Western Kansas
Cedar Bluff and Wilson.

Kansas boat donation questions

Can you pick up a boat in rural western Kansas?

Yes. It may take a little longer to schedule.

What if my registration lapsed?

Tell us the last year it was current.

Is an older pontoon worth donating?

If the tubes and deck are sound, often yes.

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

Fall, after the summer reservoir season. 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 Kansas boat donation

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

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