Illinois Boat Registration Lettering

One thing you can count on is a DNR citation if you don't have your registration numbers properly displayed on your boat. We've put together a resource so you can verify the general guidelines for doing such along with your specific state requirements. Read on to find out.

General information about numbers

We'll guide you through the process of creating Illinois boat numbers when you click design now. Each state has specific verbiage as to their requirements. See the Illinois specific section below. The general requirements for boat registrations numbers are as follows:

  • A minimum of 3" letter height
  • A block style font such as (impact or arial black)
  • Generally located on the forward hull portion of the boat next to the DNR tag
  • A contrasting color to base color of your boat.
  • Letters separated by a space or a dash (-)

Illinois Specific Registration Laws

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!). Illinois has an easy to use pdf pamphlet which provides the basic information on how to place your decals. You can review that Here.

Placement Information

Illinois specifies that boat numbers be placed on the forward portion of the boat (the bow) on both sides.

Number Kits are Standard

Our illinois number kits are solid as a pair with 2.

You get two registration numbers automatically

How does my lettering arrive?

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.

Illinois Boat Registration Numbers

What our customers say

Looks great! Easy to apply. Love it

2002 Starcraft SVX OB17 Boat Lettering from Amanda J, SC

2002 Starcraft SVX OB17 from Amanda J, SC

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Looks to be excellent quality and looks great on the boat. I will definitely be ordering more decals from here.

2021 Tracker Pro 170 Boat Lettering from Roman F, TX

2021 Tracker Pro 170 from Roman F, TX

Thursday, March 23, 2023

‘23 Nitro Bass Boat

Lettering from Robert B, MO

Lettering from Robert B, MO

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Quality was great and shipping was fast!

2015 Contender 32ST  Boat Lettering from Bradley L, FL

2015 Contender 32ST from Bradley L, FL

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

I am very pleased with the quality of my order.

2021 Ranger RT188P  Boat Lettering from Melissa T, GA

2021 Ranger RT188P from Melissa T, GA

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The name I used was my radio call sign when working for the PINELLAS country park dept for 40 years.

26 Sea Fox My boat Lettering from Edward L, FL

26 Sea Fox My boat Lettering from Edward L, FL

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

My decal arrived quickly and looks AWESOME!

SeaDoo Switch Boat Lettering from Suzanne C, TN

SeaDoo Switch from Suzanne C, TN

Monday, February 27, 2023

Changed registration from California to Arizona. Biggest challenge was removing the old painted on numbers.

Lettering from James B, AZ

Lettering from James B, AZ

Friday, February 24, 2023

Easy to design and easy to install. Love the product.

2022 gradywhite Boat Lettering from Francis F, FL

2022 gradywhite from Francis F, FL

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Our decals were easy to design and apply! I’m very happy with everything.

Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Our decals were easy to design and apply! I’m very happy with everything.

Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Saturday, February 25, 2023

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.

Lakes in Illinois

You'll need Illinois boat numbers if you are boating in these major lakes (and any other state owned body of water)

Carlyle Lake - Cedar Lake - Clinton Lake - Devils Kitchen Lake - Horseshoe Lake - Kinkaid Lake - Lake Calumet - Lake Michigan - Rend Lake