
The #1 Boat Name Registry

Search over 400,000
Boat Names.

Protect Your Name.
Safely. Securely.
Register Your Boat Name Now:

PROTECTION
We maintain a national registry of registered and documented vessels in the United States. When you’re a BNR Member, we will protect your special boat name.

CONVENIENCE
We’ll securely store your boat’s name, home port, dimensions, hull ID, state registration, and insurance details in one portal. You’ll have 24/7 access to this important information.

PEACE OF MIND
If a boating emergency occurs, all your vessel’s details are securely
stored in the BNR database. When time is of the essence, you can
quickly access this information and enable marine rescue to provide
assistance.




WHY BNR?
Boat Ownership is a Rewarding Experience
Spending time on the water means enjoying the fresh sea air with family and friends. Many boat owners also enjoy their vessel because it reflects their personal identity. Whether a powerboat, sailboat, or commercial vessel, each boat proudly displays a distinctive name that’s hand-picked by its owner.
It's Your Boat. Your Boat Name. Register it.
It's Your Boat.
Your Boat Name.
Register it.
How It Works
Register Your Boat Name in 3 Easy Steps

STEP ONE
Search Your Name
Search more than 400,000 boat names to determine if your boat name is available.

STEP TWO
Claim Your Name
Join an elite group of BNR Members who have made the smart choice to protect their boat names.

STEP THREE
Receive Your Certificate
As a proud BNR Member, we’ll protect your boat name in your home port. We won’t allow anyone else to claim it.
Don’t let your boat name sail away!
Become a member and register your boat name before someone else claims it.
BNR MEMBERSHIP
$ 24 / Year
BNR VIP MEMBERSHIP
$ 35 / Year
BNR VIP MEMBERSHIP
$ 147 / Lifetime

5 GREAT REASONS
to become a
MEMBER
We’ll record your boat name in your home port.
No one else can claim it.

Exclusive Listing
We’ll securely store all your boat-related information. Upload your boat ownership records, boat and trailer registration, important equipment purchase records, and more.

When someone tries to register
your boat name in your home port,
they’ll get a “not available” reply.

All members receive a BNR Certificate. VIP members receive two prominent boat decals that show your boat is officially registered with BNR.

Your VIP profile page contains
boat photos, state registration,
and insurance details.

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LATEST REGISTERED BOATS

The boat Atlantis was just registered in Boca Raton, FL
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The boat Carpe Diem was just registered in Easton, MD
The boat High Time was just registered in Chicago, IL
The boat High Time was just registered in Chicago, IL
The boat High Time was just registered in Chicago, IL
The boat High Time was just registered in Chicago, IL
The boat High Time was just registered in Chicago, IL
The boat High Time was just registered in Chicago, IL

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WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING

"What a terrific idea! Can’t imagine why this registry hadn’t happened years ago."



"I spent many months thinking about a name for my boat. I wanted it to be unique and solely mine. BNR gives me the opportunity to protect my boat’s name."



"The tips available on BNR are endless to help in naming your boat. It makes coming up with a personalized and EXCLUSIVE name easy."



"Maintaining a long family tradition was important when we named our boat and taking steps to protect the name and not have it copied was important to us. BNR helps us with that process."



"I sail in a "class" sailing club and the only thing that distinguishes my boat from the others is the name on the transom. I couldn’t wait to register my boat name with BNR to keep others in my class from getting the name first."


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