Do I need a notary for the mooring permit application?

No. The application itself is signed without a notary. A notarized bill of sale is one optional proof-of-ownership attachment; the form also lists other options.

What information does the mooring permit application request?

It requests owner contact details, vessel identification and physical details, the requested mooring location and bottom type, and information about anyone living aboard.

What must I attach to the application?

Attach a current color photo of the vessel and one listed proof-of-ownership document, such as a notarized bill of sale, purchase agreement, ownership affidavit, or current registration.

Department of Planning and Natural Resources, VI · St. Thomas

No notary required

Application for a Mooring Permit

Vessel owners or authorized representatives use this application to request a mooring permit and provide vessel, ownership, and mooring-location details.

What this form is

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources application is used to request a mooring permit for a vessel. It asks for owner and vessel details, the requested mooring location and bottom type, and whether anyone will live aboard. Applicants must attach a current color vessel photo and provide one listed proof-of-ownership document. The form also includes fee information, permit conditions, and a certification for the signer.

Who needs it

A vessel owner or authorized representative seeking a mooring permit should complete the application and provide the requested vessel details and supporting ownership document.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists fees payable by certified check, money order, or cash, and says payments are non-refundable.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; one optional proof-of-ownership attachment is a notarized bill of sale, while the other listed options are not described as notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the mooring permit application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the owner, vessel, mooring-location, and live-aboard details legibly.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a current color vessel photo and one proof-of-ownership document listed on the form.
4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the mooring permit application?: No. The application itself is signed without a notary. A notarized bill of sale is one optional proof-of-ownership attachment; the form also lists other options.
How do I submit the mooring permit application?: Submit it to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists payment by certified check, money order, or cash.
What information does the mooring permit application request?: It requests owner contact details, vessel identification and physical details, the requested mooring location and bottom type, and information about anyone living aboard.
What must I attach to the application?: Attach a current color photo of the vessel and one listed proof-of-ownership document, such as a notarized bill of sale, purchase agreement, ownership affidavit, or current registration.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Mooring Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Department of Planning and Natural Resources form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.