Ohio Boat Registration Lettering

Maintaining compliance with Ohio boating laws is quite simple if you follow state guidelines. Although it is easy to do something you're not supposed to should you neglect to do any research. Follow this guide for more information about numbers for your boat.

General information about numbers

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

Ohio 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!). Ohio provides the direct information you need to read Here.

Placement Information

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

Number Kits are Standard

Our ohio 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.

Ohio Boat Registration Numbers

What our customers say

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2015 Contender 32ST  Boat Lettering from Bradley L, FL

2015 Contender 32ST from Bradley L, FL

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Monday, February 27, 2023

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2022 gradywhite from Francis F, FL

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Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Saturday, February 25, 2023

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Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

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Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

Monterey 330 2007 BOAT Lettering from Bernadette S, OH

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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 Ohio

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

Acton Lake - Brady Lake - Buckeye Lake - Caesars Creek Lake - Charles Mill Lake - Chippewa Lake - Clarence J. Brown Reservoir - Cowan Lake - Grand Lake St. Marys - Hocking Hills Reservoir - Indian Lake - Lake Erie - Lake Pippen - Mirror Lake - Pymatuning Reservoir - Rocky Fort Lake - Rose Lake - Senecaville Lake - William Harsha Lake - Lake Allum