New boat validation decals required

Owners of motorboats, sailboats or personal watercraft need to get a new, free 2017-2020 validation decals for their watercraft soon. The blue decals expired Feb. 28.

Boaters who have permanently registered their boats, sailboats or personal watercraft must still obtain two free boat validation decals every three years at Fish, Wildlife And Parks regional and area offices, or by visiting fwp.mt.gov and clicking on “Boat Validation Decals.”

Owners who order validation decals on fwp.mt.gov will receive the decals in the mail. Information included on a current boat registration receipt issued by the county treasurer is needed to obtain the decals in person or on fwp.mt.gov.

For new boat or personal watercraft owners, the county treasurer’s office will provide the first set of validation decals when the watercraft is registered. Boat owners will obtain subsequent sets of validation decals at a Fish, Wildlife And Parks regional or area office or online.

For more information, visit fwp.mt.gov or call 406-444-2535.