California is unique in that it can be considerably different weather in different parts of the state. Regardless, there are some great boating destinations. The only catch, if you purchase a boat in California make sure it meets the state registration number guidelines. We have that information below along with an easy to use designer that walks you through purchasing.
We'll guide you through the process of creating California boat numbers when you click design now. Each state has specific verbiage as to their requirements. See the California specific section below. The general requirements for boat registrations numbers are as follows:
Please review your state specific requirements before purchasing identification decals as they do vary from state to state. Our designer is setup to comply with the general requirements above. If you require a specific requirement not in our designer, just leave a comment at checkout and we'll adust your design (no big deal!). Located on the official California state DMV site is the exact state requirements. We've linked to them Here.
California specifies that boat numbers be placed on the forward portion of the boat (the bow) on both sides.
Our california number kits are solid as a pair with 2.
Your vinyl lettering is cut, weeded, and coated in a transfer tape ready to install. Installation instructions are located here. We have many optional installation accessories located in our accessories section.
Looks great! Easy to apply. Love it
Looks to be excellent quality and looks great on the boat. I will definitely be ordering more decals from here.
‘23 Nitro Bass Boat
Quality was great and shipping was fast!
I am very pleased with the quality of my order.
The name I used was my radio call sign when working for the PINELLAS country park dept for 40 years.
My decal arrived quickly and looks AWESOME!
Changed registration from California to Arizona. Biggest challenge was removing the old painted on numbers.
Easy to design and easy to install. Love the product.
Our decals were easy to design and apply! I’m very happy with everything.
Our decals were easy to design and apply! I’m very happy with everything.
In this video we provide a short walk through of the features of our online design tool. You can jump right in and play with it or watch this video if you want to see how everything works.
You'll need California boat numbers if you are boating in these major lakes (and any other state owned body of water)
Big Bear Lake - Clear Lake - Don Pedro Reservoir - Donner Lake - Eagle Lake - Goose Lake - Lake Almanor - Lake Berryessa - Lake Merritt - Lake Oroville - Lake Pillsbury - Lake Shasta - Lake Tahoe - Lower Klamath Lake - Mono Lake - New Melones Lake - Salton Sea - Tenaya Lake - Trinity Lake - Tule Lake - Whiskeytown Lake