Watercraft Permits and Fees


To obtain your permit, visit us at the Stallings Center at 118 South White Street, Carrollton, GA 30117. The watercraft permit will expire one year from the date of purchase. Must show State Boat Registration & the owner’s driver’s license.

Carrollton City Residents

  • Boating (skiing, fishing, etc.) $50
  • Sailing $20
  • Personal Watercraft (jet skis, jet boats, etc.) $50
  • Non-fuel powered watercraft (electric trolling motors, kayaks, canoes, john boats, etc.) $15
  • Pontoon Boat $50
  • Business & Commercial $50

Non-Residents

  • Boating $150
  • Boating (5-day permit) $10 per day (5-day permits can only be purchased by persons living outside the Carroll County limits)
  • Personal Watercraft (jet skis, boat, etc.) $65
  • Non-fuel powered watercraft (electric trolling motors, kayaks, canoes, john boats, etc.) $15
  • Business & Commercial $65

Length of a pontoon boat is 24’ – other boats must be 21’2” or less.

For more information or questions, contact us at 770-832-1161.