Online renewal

You can renew your Connecticut vessel registration online if:

• You hold a Connecticut driver’s license
• You have a Connecticut non-driver ID
• You have an out-of-state license or ID, but vessel is registered in Connecticut

You can’t renew online if you don’t have one of the above forms of identification, or if:

• You have property taxes on your vessel that aren’t paid.
• The make or vessel type is described in error on your renewal notice. If there is an error, contact us.
• You are an organization rather than a person. Organizations who own water vessels can’t renew online.

Follow these steps to renew your vessel registration online.

Step 1: Gather what you'll need

• Your first and last name exactly as it appears on your driver's license or non-driver ID card
• Your date of birth
• Your street address on your driver's license or non-driver ID card
• Your CT boat number and Hull Identification Number (HIN)
• Your Social Security Number (not required for owners with an out-of-state driver's license or a CT drive-only license)
• A credit or debit card

Step 2: Renew online

Get started

Step 3: Receive your registration

Your renewed vessel registration document and decal will arrive in the mail within 7-10 days.

Your renewal notice indicates your specific fees for vessel registration renewal. Fees are based on the length of your vessel — view fee schedule details (please choose 'Vessel registration fees' from the drop-down menu).

Fees:

• Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) fee: Beginning October 1, 2024, the AIS fee will no longer be attached to Connecticut vessel registrations. Connecticut residents and out-of-state residents operating a registered vessel on Connecticut’s inland waters will need to purchase an “Individual AIS Stamp” or purchase a “Vessel AIS Decal” through the Online Sportsmen Licensing system.

• Refunds will not be given unless permitted by law.

In-person renewal

You can renew your Connecticut vessel registration in-person at a DMV location if you received an invitation to renew your registration certificate—except for the situations below. You’ll receive your registration and decal during your appointment.

You can't renew in-person if:

• You have any outstanding property tax obligations.
• There’s a discrepancy with the make or vessel type on my renewal notice. We’ll gladly make the correction and mail you a new invitation.
  
  • Please email the DMV boating unit with “BOAT” and your Connecticut boat number in the subject line.
  • Send to: dmvMOD@ct.gov

Note: If you did not receive an invitation, you may be able to renew online.

Follow these steps to renew your vessel registration in person at a DMV office.

Step 1: Gather what you'll need

• Your driver’s license or non-driver ID
• Your boat registration invitation to renew
• An acceptable form of payment

Step 2: Make an appointment at a DMV office

Make an appointment

Your renewal notice indicates your specific fees for vessel registration renewal. Fees are based on the length of your vessel—view fee schedule details (please choose 'Vessel registration fees' from the drop-down menu).

Fees:

• Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) fee: Beginning October 1, 2024, the AIS fee will no longer be attached to Connecticut vessel registrations. Connecticut residents and out-of-state residents operating a registered vessel on Connecticut’s inland waters will need to purchase an “Individual AIS Stamp” or purchase a “Vessel AIS Decal” through the Online Sportsmen Licensing system.

• Refunds will not be given unless permitted by law.

Renewal by mail

You can renew your Connecticut vessel registration by mail if you received an invitation to renew your registration certificate—except for the situations below.

You can't renew by mail if:

• You have any outstanding property tax obligations.
• You did not receive your invitation to renew your vessel registration for the upcoming year. Tip: Save time and request a new invitation to review by email.
  
  • Email the DMV boating unit with “BOAT” and your Connecticut boat number in the subject line.
  • Send to: dmvMOD@ct.gov
• There’s a discrepancy with the make or vessel type on my renewal notice. We’ll gladly make the correction and mail you a new invitation.
  
  • Please email the DMV boating unit with “BOAT” and your Connecticut boat number in the subject line.
  • Send to: dmvMOD@ct.gov

Note: If you did not receive an invitation, you may be able to renew online.

Follow these steps to renew your vessel registration by mail.

Step 1: Prepare your envelope

• Follow the instructions on your invitation to renew
• Detach the bottom part of the invitation and put it in envelope
• Prepare a check or money order made payable to “DMV” to pay for your fee listed on invitation

Step 2: Mail your envelope

• Department of Motor Vehicles 
  P.O. Box 150456
  Hartford, CT 06115

Step 3: Receive your registration

Your renewed vessel registration document and decal will arrive in the mail within 20 days.

Your renewal notice indicates your specific fees for vessel registration renewal. Please refer to your renewal invitation for the fee you will need to pay by mail.

View the fee schedule  (please choose 'Vessel registration fees' from the drop-down menu).

Fees:

• Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) fee: Beginning October 1, 2024, the AIS fee will no longer be attached to Connecticut vessel registrations. Connecticut residents and out-of-state residents operating a registered vessel on Connecticut’s inland waters will need to purchase an “Individual AIS Stamp” or purchase a “Vessel AIS Decal” through theOnline Sportsmen Licensing system.

• Refunds will not be given unless permitted by law.