Marine Event Permits

The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies Sec. 15-121-A6 requires that a Marine Event Permit be obtained for a marine parade, regatta, race, tournament, exhibition, or other activity (see definitions below) held on Connecticut state waters for the following purposes:  

• Participant or spectator vessels may cause interference with navigation on the body of water, or
• the event requests exclusive use of a specified portion of a waterbody, or
• the fallout zone of any fireworks display includes a portion of state waters, or
• the event requests the use of a state boat launch, or
• the event requests the modification or suspension of a boating law or regulation.

Please note:

• Fishing tournaments do not require a DEEP Marine Event Permit, but organizers must get a permit from the DEEP Fisheries Division.
• "State waters" are all inland water bodies within the state; meaning lakes, ponds and non-tidal water bodies.
• If your event is on "federal waters" (tidal waters), you must contact the U.S. Coast Guard for authorization.

A permit application must be clear and complete. The completed application must be received by the DEEP Boating Division at least forty-five (45) days in advance of the event. In addition, please note that no commercial activity is allowed at any state owned boat launch; this includes but is not limited to advertising, selling, or promoting services or products.

Definitions:

The Marine Event Permit application must now be submitted through DEEP's on-line ezFile system.  Paper applications will no longer be accepted.

Note: You must first create an account, then an application can be completed and submitted electronically.

Below are links to commonly asked questions regarding the ezfile system.