New York Boat Registration Lettering

This guide provides are starting point on how to create New York boat registration numbers. We'll also give you the direct link to the state laws where you can make sure you are designing the right type.

General information about numbers

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

New York 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!). New York has an easy to use page setup to explain boat number requirements Here.

Placement Information

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

Number Kits are Standard

Our new york number kits are solid as a pair with 2.

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.