How do I complete the vessel ownership affidavit?

Enter the owner and vessel details, choose the applicable options, state the reason for the affidavit, and complete the affirmation. All applicants claiming ownership must sign.

Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?

Yes. The form includes a jurat for the affiant’s sworn statement. Sign before a commissioned online notary, and confirm acceptance with the receiving agency if unsure.

Can I use an online notarization for this form?

The territory recognizes certain notarial acts performed elsewhere, but whether that recognition covers online notarization is not confirmed here. Confirm with the receiving agency or the Recorder of Deeds if unsure.

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

Vessel Ownership Affidavit

This affidavit records vessel and owner details for applicants asking the Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Enforcement to issue a Certificate of Registration.

Simple form~10 min to notarize

licensed online notary
~15 min average
Notarized PDF emailed

What you’ll need

Government-issued photo ID
Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
This form, ready to upload as a PDF

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What this form is

Use this affidavit to provide owner and vessel information, state the reason for the affidavit, and affirm ownership and the accuracy of the information. The form says it is submitted to request a Certificate of Registration from the Division of Environmental Enforcement. All applicants claiming ownership must sign, and the affidavit includes a notarial section for the affiant’s sworn statement.

Who needs it

Applicants claiming ownership of a vessel who are asking the Division of Environmental Enforcement to issue a Certificate of Registration need this affidavit.

Why it needs a notary

The form contains a jurat stating the affiant personally appeared and was sworn; all applicants claiming ownership must sign the affidavit before the notary.

How to get this notarized

1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Vessel Ownership Affidavit from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
2
Complete The Form
Provide owner and vessel information, select applicable options, and state the reason for the affidavit.
3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit’s jurat.
4
Sign On Video
All applicants claiming ownership appear and sign as directed during the notarial session.
5
Submit To The Division
Send the completed affidavit to the Division of Environmental Enforcement for the Certificate of Registration request.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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You’ll need ID and a webcam.

A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.