Donate a boat in West Virginia
West Virginia boating centers on Summersville Lake, Stonewall Jackson, Sutton, Burnsville, and the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. Pontoons and fishing boats are the norm.
West Virginia rules for a boat donation
Titles and registration
The West Virginia DMV handles boat titles and registration, with the Division of Natural Resources setting boating rules.
Trailers
Trailers are titled and registered through the DMV.
River boats
Ohio River cruisers may be registered in Ohio or Kentucky.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. 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 West Virginia title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.
What West Virginia boat owners call us about
Lake cabins
Boats at Summersville and Sutton cabins.
River cruisers
Cruisers on the Ohio.
Estate boats
Fishing boats in barns.
Boats we pick up in West Virginia
We also pick up every other kind of boat in West Virginia. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Boating in West Virginia: seasons and storage
The season
The season runs May to September.
Storage and carrying costs
Most boats are stored at home. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical West Virginia donation
A pontoon or fishing boat. We accept every other kind of boat here too.
West Virginia by region
Pickup works the same across the state. These are the waters we hear about most.
West Virginia boat donation questions
Where do I replace a West Virginia boat title?
The WV DMV.
Can you pick up from a mountain lake cabin?
If a truck can reach it.
My boat on the Ohio River is registered in Ohio. Which rules apply?
Ohio's.
When is the best time of year to donate a boat in West Virginia?
Fall, after the summer lake 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 West Virginia boat donation
Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.
Free pickup by our trusted transport team · We handle title transfer and tax paperwork · No cost to you
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