Owners of motorboats, sailboats or personal watercraft need to get new, free 2014-2017 validation decals for their watercraft soon. The current orange decals expire Feb. 28.

Boaters who have permanently registered their boats, sailboats, or personal watercraft must still obtain two free boat validation decals every three years at Fish, Wildlife and Parks regional and area offices, or by going to fwp.mt.gov. Click “boat validation decals.”

Owners who order validation decals on the website will receive the decals in the mail. A current boat registration receipt issued by the county treasurer is needed to obtain the decals in person or on the website.

For new or personal watercraft owners, the county treasurer’s office will provide the first set of validation decals when the watercraft is registered.

Boat owners will obtain subsequent sets of validation decals at a Fish, Wildlife and Parks regional or area office, or online.

For more information, go online or call 444-2535.