Required Permits
Boat and motor permits are required for the use of all Jackson County lakes and waterways. All Kayaks, Canoes, inflatable rafts, pedal boats, windsurfers, stand up-paddle boards (SUPs), sailboards and all similar type of watercraft are required to display a Jackson County Boat Permit as described on this page. All watercraft must be at least eight feet in length. Annual and one-day ramp permits are available.
If you have a kayak or canoe, please view #4 on our FAQs for information.
Permit fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please contact the Administration/Permit Office at 816-503-4805 with questions and for information regarding out-of-state registrations.
Administration Hours
Winter: October 1 - March 31
Monday thru Friday
8:00 am - 5 pm
Summer: April 1 - September 30
7 Days a Week
8:00 am - 5 pm
One-Day Boat Permit Fees
A one-day boat permit fee for all watercraft types and Horsepower will be $30 per day. You may also purchase the permit at Blue Springs, Lake Jacomo and Longview Marinas.
One-Day Boat Permits can also be purchased online.
Annual Permit Fees
What You'll Need
In order to purchase annual boat and motor permits, you need:
- Proof of Ownership of all boats/motors to be registered (titles or pink slips with registration numbers and motor horse powers listed)
- Current Missouri Watercraft Registration Certificate - The State of Missouri requires all vessels powered by machinery and all sailboats over 12 feet in length to be titled and have a certificate number. You must present a current and valid Watercraft Registration to permit your vessel.
- Personal Property Tax Receipt with boats and motors listed, if owned on January 1 of that year (Jackson County residents only; new residents of the County will be required to obtain a "Statement of Non-Assessment from the Jackson County Department of Assessment).
Annual Boat Permit Fees - All County Lakes
Resident or Not
|
Fee |
County Resident
|
$30
|
Non-Resident (Lake Jacomo Only)
|
$60 |
Annual Combo Permit Fees - Personal Watercraft Only
Resident or Not
|
Fee |
County Resident
|
$100 |
| Non-Resident |
$100 |
Annual Motor Permit Fees - All County Lakes
| Horsepower |
Fee |
Horsepower
|
$1.00 per Horsepower
|
Note: All annual boat and motor permits are half price August 1 - December 31.
Annual Permits are also available at: