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From Glen Ellyn Park District

 NOTICE: Due to a paper supply chain issue, receipt of the new 09/30/2029 expiration date watercraft and snowmobile registration cards and decals have been delayed. This will affect all New, Transfer Renewal and Renewal applications submitted on 04/01/2026 and after. During this time, customers can continue to apply for title and registration and will still receive a 60-day temporary permit. Our conservation officers will be notified of this delay. Watercraft titles, if applicable, will continue to print and be mailed on schedule as normal, and the registration card and decals will automatically print and be mailed to you once received. Updates will be posted regarding the projected receipt and printing dates.

United States Coast Guard Changes

Due to USCG regulation changes, please refer to the updated lists below to correctly code your watercraft’s hull material, type, usage, propulsion, engine drive type and fuel.

Hull Material

(Primary)
 
  1. WOOD 
  2. STEEL 
  3. ALUMINUM
  4. FIBERGLASS
  5. OTHER
  6. PLASTIC
  7. RUBBER/VINYL/CANVAS

Watercraft Type

  1. OPEN MOTORBOAT
  2. CABIN MOTORBOAT
  3. HOUSEBOAT
  4. SAIL ONLY
  5. PONTOON BOAT
  6. OTHER
  7. AIRBOAT
  8. PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
  9. PADDLE CRAFT
  10. AUXILARY SAIL
  11. INFLATABLE BOAT
  12. ROWBOAT

Use

  1. PLEASURE
  2. DEALER OR MANUFACTURER DEMONSTRATION
  3. RENT OR LEASE
  4. CHARTER FISHING
  5. OTHER COMMERCIAL OPERATION
  6. COMMERCAL FISHING
  7. COMMERCIAL PASSENGER CARRYING                                                           

Propulsion

  1. AIR THRUST
  2. MANUAL
  3. PROPELLER
  4. SAIL
  5. OTHER
  6. WATER JET

Fuel

  1. GAS
  2. DIESEL
  3. OTHER
  4. ELECTRIC

Engine Drive Type

  1. INBOARD
  2. OUTBOARD
  3. POD DRIVE
  4. STERN DRIVE
  5. OTHER

Common Questions:

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