To operate any watercraft on Lake Decatur, a City of Decatur boat license is required. The State
registration (Illinois or other state) is required to obtain a license for sailboats and motorized watercrafts.
NON-POWERED WATERCRAFTS – CITY OF DECATUR REQUIREMENTS
As of June 1, 2018, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) repealed the requirement for
the water usage stamp for all “Non-powered watercraft.” Non-powered watercrafts include but are
not limited to: rowboats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and paddleboats. To register a non-powered
watercraft with the City of Decatur, you will need:
1. A copy of valid legal form of identification for the owner of the watercraft.
2. Owners information:
Owner: First Name_____________________ MI________ Last Name_________________________
Address: ___________________________________________City___________ST____Zip__________
Phone # :_____________________ email address: ____________________________________
3. Required watercraft information:
Type of Watercraft (Please circle one):
Rowboat Canoe Kayak Paddleboat Paddleboard Other: ______________________
Serial/Hull Number: _________________________________________
Color: _____________ Make: __________________ Model:_______________ Year:___________
To operate any watercraft on Lake Decatur, a City of Decatur boat license is required. The State
registration (Illinois or other state) is required to obtain a license for sailboats and motorized watercrafts.
NON-POWERED WATERCRAFTS – CITY OF DECATUR REQUIREMENTS
As of June 1, 2018, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) repealed the requirement for
the water usage stamp for all “Non-powered watercraft.” Non-powered watercrafts include but are
not limited to: rowboats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and paddleboats. To register a non-powered
watercraft with the City of Decatur, you will need:
1. A copy of valid legal form of identification for the owner of the watercraft.
2. Owners information:
Owner: First Name_____________________ MI________ Last Name_________________________
Address: ___________________________________________City___________ST____Zip__________
Phone # :_____________________ email address: ____________________________________
3. Required watercraft information:
Type of Watercraft (Please circle one):
Rowboat Canoe Kayak Paddleboat Paddleboard Other: ______________________
Serial/Hull Number: _________________________________________
Color: _____________ Make: __________________ Model:_______________ Year:___________