Louisiana Boat Registration Lettering

We've put together a short information page about getting boat registration numbers for Louisiana. Don't skip putting numbers on your boat, it is basically the same as running around without a license plate and will incur fines.

General information about numbers

We'll guide you through the process of creating Louisiana boat numbers when you click design now. Each state has specific verbiage as to their requirements. See the Louisiana 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 (-)

Louisiana 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!). Louisiana has a nice boater registration guide book that everyone should review. The registration information portion is located Here.

Placement Information

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

Number Kits are Standard

Our louisiana 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.

Louisiana Boat Registration Numbers

What our customers say

Very satisfied with my purchase. Nice quality and easy to put on boat

2023 Tahoe T18 Boat Lettering from Vincent D, LA

2023 Tahoe T18 from Vincent D, LA

Friday, August 18, 2023

Everything was great install was nice and smooth

2002 35 cigarette one Boat reg Lettering from william w, MA

2002 35 cigarette one Boat reg Lettering from william w, MA

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Numbers went on easy. Looks nice! I'm happy!!

2024 Ranger RT 188 P Bass boat Lettering from Henry K, NC

2024 Ranger RT 188 P Bass boat Lettering from Henry K, NC

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The decals went on great. They didnt stick wierdly to the paper like I have seen with other brands. Great product!

2017 Smokercraft 161XL Pro Angler Boat Lettering from John A, MN

2017 Smokercraft 161XL Pro Angler from John A, MN

Sunday, August 13, 2023

The decals went on great. They didnt stick wierdly to the paper like I have seen with other brands. Great product!

2017 Smokercraft 161XL Pro Angler Boat Lettering from John A, MN

2017 Smokercraft 161XL Pro Angler from John A, MN

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Just watch the video. So easy. Suggest using “lettering” for everything because BoatDecals sends them with one backing to peel away easily, taking the lining up letters separately out of it, but not using print stickers.

73 AquaSport  Boat Lettering from Indi B, TN

73 AquaSport from Indi B, TN

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Turned out great, it stands out because everyone walking past this weekend noticed and commented on it!

2008 Four Winns V278 Cabin Cruiser Lettering from Kelly C, CO

2008 Four Winns V278 Cabin Cruiser Lettering from Kelly C, CO

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Graphic came out great! Easy to apply to our boat! Will be ordering additional graphics to further enhance our design.

Manitou Pontoon boat Lettering from Eva G, NY

Manitou Pontoon boat Lettering from Eva G, NY

Monday, August 14, 2023

Turned out great!

2021 Skeeter fxr Boat Lettering from Michael L, WI

2021 Skeeter fxr from Michael L, WI

Monday, August 7, 2023

Very happy with purchase

1997 seapro  Put on rear of boat  Lettering from bryan d, MD

1997 seapro Put on rear of boat Lettering from bryan d, MD

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Nice product, and installed with no problems.

2012 Cutwater  Boat Lettering from Philip M, BC

2012 Cutwater from Philip M, BC

Tuesday, August 1, 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 Louisiana

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

Bayou D'Arbonne Lake - Caddo Lake - Calcasieu Lake - Catahoula Lake - Clear Lake - Cocodrie Lake - Cross Lake - Cypress Lake - False River - Grand Lake - Lac des Allemands - Lake Bistineau - Lake Claiborne - Lake Maurepas - Lake Peigneur - Lake Pontchartrain - Lake Salvador - Lake Verret - Old River - Sabine Lake - Saline Lake - Six Mile Lake - White Lake