Vessel registrations expire at midnight of the registered owner's birthday. For vessels owned by a company, corporation, government entity or registered to a dealer or manufacturer, the expiration date is June 30.

Registration fees for commercial and pleasure vessels are based on the vessel's length. Commercial vessels registered to non-residents are required to submit an additional $50 vessel fee if the vessel is not subject to a specific reciprocal agreement with another state.

Vessel Registration Fees	Full Year
Vessels less than 12' and motorized canoes	$15.50
12' or more and less than 16'	$31.63
16' or more and less than 26'	$50.38
26' or more and less than 40'	$124.63
40' or more and less than 65'	$198.88
65' or more and less than 110'	$236.38
110' or more	$291.88
Dealer vessel used for demonstration	$32.75

Florida Statute 328.66 and Lee County Board of County Commissioners Local Ordinance 85-47 impose a fee that covers the costs for patrol, regulation, and maintenance of lakes, rivers, waters, and other boating related activities. This additional fee is reflected in the amounts shown above.