INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT
This application is to be used when applying for a Missouri Watercraft or
Outboard Motor renewal registration, new registration, replacement decal,
or replacement registration card. It must be submitted with proper fees and
proof of ownership to your local motor vehicle contract office. Effective August
28, 2006, you must also present your paid personal property tax receipt
(watercraft only).
1. Instructions for completing DOR-2686:
a. Check the appropriate blocks indicating the type of transaction required:
1. Watercraft or Outboard Motor
a. RENEWAL — This block should be checked when the owner is
renewing his vessel (watercraft) registration;
b. REGISTRATION ONLY — This block should be checked if the
owner of a vessel (watercraft) already has a title to the vessel
(watercraft), but it does not display a Missouri decal;
c. REPLACEMENT DECAL — This block should be checked if the
owner is applying for a replacement decal;
d. REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION — This block should be
checked if the owner is applying for a “replacement certificate of
number (pocket card)”.
b. The following watercraft registration information must be shown:
owner(s) name and address, year, make, hull identification number,
model number, title number, horsepower (for inboard motors), material,
color, length, boat type, propulsion, and purchase date.
c. The following outboard motor, registration information must be shown:
owner(s) name and address, year, make, identification number, model
number, title number, horsepower, color, and purchase date.
d. Check the appropriate block for type of use.
e. The owner(s) must sign the application in the space provided.
NOTE: Application for Replacement Decal or Registration Card must be
notarized.
2. Registration Information
a. The registration decals shall be affixed to the appropriate unit as follows:
1. Watercraft — Affix directly under the boat license identification
number on both sides of the boat.
2. Outboard Motor — Affix to motor where clearly visible.
b. This receipt will be your temporary registration. A registration number
card will be mailed to you upon approval of this application. Carry this
receipt on the vessel when in use until you receive your registration card.
DOR-2686 (2-2012)