Department of Planning and Natural Resources, VI · St. Thomas
Application for Long-Term Anchoring Vessels
Vessel owners or authorized representatives use this application to request long-term anchoring and provide vessel, owner, and anchoring-location information.
What this form is
This application requests approval for a vessel to anchor long-term and records the owner’s contact details, vessel characteristics, requested anchorage, and GPS coordinates. Applicants must fill in the necessary information legibly and attach a current color photo of the vessel and current registration. The form states anchoring restrictions, that the permit is non-transferable, and lists a fee schedule.
Who needs it
Vessel owners or their authorized representatives seeking approval for long-term anchoring should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources named on the form; check the department website for current contact details. The form lists payment by credit card, certified check, money order, or cash, and states that payment is non-refundable.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests a current vessel photo and registration, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the fillable Application for Long-Term Anchoring Vessels PDF.
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Complete the Form
Legibly provide the requested owner, vessel, anchoring-location, and GPS information.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a current color photo of the vessel and current registration.
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Submit to the Department
Submit the application to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources; check its website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Long-Term Anchoring Application?
- No. The application calls for the owner or authorized representative to sign and date it, and requests a current vessel photo and registration; it does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Long-Term Anchoring Application?
- Submit it to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources named on the form. Check the department website for current contact details; the form lists payment methods and a non-refundable fee schedule.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It asks for owner contact information, vessel details, requested anchoring location, and GPS coordinates. Attach a current color photo of the vessel and current registration.
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