Renewal reminders with PIN's were mailed on 10/30/09. Renew online for 2011 decals. It's fast and easy! You can also mail in your registration card with payment, or see your local agent. Registrations for motor boats are valid for two calendar years.

If your boat registration has lapsed (not been renewed for several seasons), the online option will not be available. The quickest and easiest way to renew is by mail. Mail a check or money order made out to OSMB with the boat Certificate of Number (OR#) on the check memo. If your address has changed, please make note. Calculate the fee at $3 per foot (rounded up) plus $5 for the Aquatic Invasive Species Surcharge.

i.e. A boat 18 feet 2 inches = (19 X $3) + $5 = $62

For 2009, ALL BOATERS need to carry a Boater Education Card when operating a powerboat greater than 10 hp. Education cards are proof that you've taken a boating safety course.

The Boater Education Card is NOT a license. The card is a one-time $10 fee. The revenue goes toward education outreach materials and the cost of the card itself. This program is self-supporting.

New laws aim to help prevent infestation of zebra/quagga mussels and other nasty, damaging and expensive aquatic invasive species!

The governing board consists of five members, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The Board sets state boating policy and has the authority to enact rules for boat operation on Oregon's waterways.

The Marine Board will observe union-backed furlough days. Coping with budget cuts requires closing most state offices and facilities to save money (days listed in the link below). We apologize for any inconvenience these closures cause during the 2009-2011 biennium.

The National Weather Service - http://www.noaa.gov/ -posts hazardous weather predictions for the Pacific Northwest to include gale force wind warnings, small craft advisories, and high surf advisories. The boating public is strongly encouraged to pay close attention to local weather and river bar forecasts before leaving port. Also, tune in to 1610 AM for the latest bar and weather conditions along the Oregon coast.

The Marine Board is committed to helping provide boaters with safe, sufficient, and quality boating facilities. Most boaters launch at a public boat ramp and will likely need to use boarding floats, a transient tie-up, a parking space, a restroom, a pumpout, or other amenities every time they go boating.

E-10 is here to stay, but boaters will soon have a "Clear" option. HB 3497 allows retailers to sell non-blended premium "clear" gasoline beginning January 1, 2010!