boat name registry

Maintains a List of Vessel Names, Home Ports, Vital Statistics, and Ownership Records.

Through our boat name registry, boat owners can create a personalized boat name and home port combination. After the owner records this important information in our online registry, they’ll know they’ve taken positive action to protect their boat name in their home port.

In addition, boatnameregistry.com members receive two safety- and security-related benefits. Besides the boat’s name and home port, we’ll record each vessel’s make, dimensions, hull ID number, and state registration number. We’ll also keep your general boat insurance information on file. If damage or theft occurs, this information will be essential for filing an insurance claim.

In an on-the-water emergency, you can quickly retrieve the boat’s essential details from the BNR database. With this information in hand, you’ll save valuable time when contacting marine rescue, a towing company, or the United States Coast Guard. By remaining prepared, a stressful situation can become less dangerous.

As boat owners ourselves

We’ve Got a Sense of What Matters to Our Fellow Boaters.

We know the importance of boat names for identity, safety, and security on the water. And we’re happy to provide services that meet those needs. In fact, our family has been involved in boating, and in the marine industry, for three generations. We’ve built boats, and have owned and operated marinas.

And, we’ve also got lots of on-the-water experience. On the sailing front, we’ve raced yachts in Newport, and enjoyed the thrills and challenges of blue water sailing. We’re also avid powerboaters, having done our share of sport and tournament fishing.

Collectively, our boat-related background makes us understand the importance of boat names and the key role Boat Name Registry plays in our boating community.

5 GREAT REASONS

to become a

MEMBER

We’ll record your boat name in your home port. No one else can claim it.
Get an
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.
Secure Storage
When someone tries to register your boat name in your home port, they’ll get a “not available” reply.
Protected Name
All members receive a BNR Certificate. VIP members receive two prominent boat decals that show your boat is officially registered with BNR.
Certificate & Decals
Your VIP profile page contains boat photos, state registration, and insurance details.
BNR Profile Access
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING


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

Allen S,Chicago
Allen S,

"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."

Michael M,Seattle
Michael M,

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

Bianca R, Boca Grande
Bianca R,

"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."

Edwin S,San Diego
Edwin S,

"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."

Warren R,New Orleans
Warren R,
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Safe and Secure

Your Boat Information is Securely Protected by
The National Registry

REGISTER YOUR BOAT NAME NOW

(Or someone else may claim it!)