Titling is required for vessels 14 feet or greater in length, personal watercraft, or vessels that have a lien.
Registration periods: vessel registrations are offered for 1 year or 3-year periods.
Also registered: US Coast Guard Documented Vessels and out of state vessels operating in North Carolina for over 90 consecutive days.
Exempt: active-duty military, temporarily stationed in North Carolina, who have a valid out of state registration for their vessel.
Proof of ownership: required with your application for all new and transfer transactions.
Where to apply: online at gooutdoorsnorthcarolina.com, at a wildlife service agent, or by mail 1709 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | VL-1 Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 177 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 min |
| Edition | 10/2026 |
| Issuing agency | NC Wildlife Resources Commission |
| Where to apply | Online at gooutdoorsnorthcarolina.com, at a wildlife service agent, or by mail |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 4, 2026 |
| Other names | VL-1, VL1, VL-1 Form, VL1 form, Vessel Registration & Title Application, NC vessel registration |
| Official source | VL-1 Form (Rev 10/2026), NC Wildlife Resources Commission |
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