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Get a duplicate vessel registration

Learn how to replace your vessel registration if it’s lost, stolen, or destroyed

Get a duplicate vessel registration

Learn how to replace your vessel registration if it’s lost, stolen, or destroyed

Duplicate vessel registration

If the registration for your vessel (i.e., boats or other water vessels) is lost, stolen, or damaged/destroyed, you can request a duplicate vessel registration by appointment at a DMV office with your vessel registration number, or by mail.

Note: ONLY the owner of the vessel can request a duplicate registration.

 

Online 
Request a duplicate vessel registration online.

 

Make an appointment

Mail your request to the DMV at:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Marine Vessel Section
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

 

In your written correspondence, please be sure to include:

  • Vessel registration number
  • Your name and address as it appears on your original registration
  • Your signature
  • Check or money order made payable to the "DMV" in the amount of $20 for the duplicate vessel registration fee.

Fees

Duplicate vessel registration fee: $20 

Note: The fee to obtain a copy of an original registration application is $20. This can also be done by mail (see address listed above). A copy of your driver's license or non-driver ID must be submitted with your written request.