Massachusetts Boat Registration Lettering

The state of Massachusetts has some wonderful fishing and boating locations. If you are a new boat owner seeking information about registration numbers we can help. This guide has general and state specific information for you.

General information about numbers

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

Massachusetts 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!). Massachusetts has a nice boater guide book that everyone should review. The registration information portion is located Here.

Placement Information

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

Number Kits are Standard

Our massachusetts number kits are solid as a pair with 2.

You get two registration numbers automatically

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.

Massachusetts Boat Registration Numbers

What our customers say

Easy design process. Was able to get fast delivery and it’s a quality decal!

2002 Sea Ray 340 Boat Lettering from Adam K, OH

2002 Sea Ray 340 from Adam K, OH

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Love it. Great service, delivery and product. Thank you!

2024 Jet Ski  Lettering from Leslie P, AZ

2024 Jet Ski Lettering from Leslie P, AZ

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Perfect!

26 Regal xo Boat name Lettering from Jennifer A, NY

26 Regal xo Boat name Lettering from Jennifer A, NY

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Monday, May 26, 2025

I let my kids put it on , it turned out to be a little un even but we love it ! Looks exactly like I designed .

2021 Avalon  Pontoon boat  Lettering from Phylisha G, CA

2021 Avalon Pontoon boat Lettering from Phylisha G, CA

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Monday, May 26, 2025

Outstanding decals very easy to put on 5 stars all the way ! Definitely will buy from you again

2024 alumacraft  Boat  Lettering from Walt  R, PA

2024 alumacraft Boat Lettering from Walt R, PA

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Exceptional customer service was missing my spray and they overnighted it so I could have it for the weekend.

Bennington 20’ pontoon  Boat  Lettering from Charles  S, MA

Bennington 20’ pontoon Boat Lettering from Charles S, MA

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Monday, May 26, 2025

Graphics were great and application with the kit was super easy. Will definitely purchase from them again.

Boat Lettering from Diana G, DE

from Diana G, DE

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

user friendly website and very quick service. The decal looks great on the boat!

kit built stitch and glue kayak Kayak Lettering from Keith  T, CA

kit built stitch and glue kayak Kayak Lettering from Keith T, CA

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Excellent quality to the decal.

Pondtini 714 Pontoon Lettering from Anthony M, NJ

Pondtini 714 Pontoon Lettering from Anthony M, NJ

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

So much better than individual numbers by far

2025 Tracker 170 Pro It’s a boat  Lettering from Jeffery H, WI

2025 Tracker 170 Pro It’s a boat Lettering from Jeffery H, WI

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Your video shows an installation of a decal on a flat surface. It was rather tricky installing the name and hailing port decals on the compound-curved surface of Cygnet's transom (viz. curved both horizontally and vertically). Nonetheless, I think it looks terrific.

1964 Graves Constellation A classic 61 year-old Graves Constellation sloop. Lettering from Paul J, RI

1964 Graves Constellation A classic 61 year-old Graves Constellation sloop. Lettering from Paul J, RI

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

In this video we provide a short walk through of the features of our online design tool. You can jump right in and play with it or watch this video if you want to see how everything works.

Lakes in Massachusetts

You'll need Massachusetts boat numbers if you are boating in these major lakes (and any other state owned body of water)

Lake chaubunagungamaug - Lake Quannapowitt - Lake Quinsigamond - Lake Rico - Lake Sabbatia - Lewis Lake - Quabbin Reservoir