Boating and Paddling

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Laws and Requirements

Information on Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp, Boating Laws, Regulations, permits and marine dealers in Connecticut.

State Boat Launches

Find over 115 CT DEEP owned and/or operated boat launches statewide and on inland lakes, ponds, rivers and Long Island Sound.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Stamp

Boaters operating a vessel that is required to be registered on inland waters must have an AIS Stamp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp
How to Reprint Your Certificate
Seasonal Job Opportunities
Abandoned Vessels
Boating Certification
Hull Identification Numbers
Boating Accidents
CVA Pumpout Facilities
Safe Water Skiing Endorsement
Transient Boating Facilities

Resources

Boating Classes
Boating Education and Certification
Wake Boat and Wakesurf Study
Boat Registration
Renew Vessel Registration Online
Aquatic Invasive Species
Hurricane Preparedness
Boating Statistics
Boaters Guide
CT Clean Vessel Act Program
CT Harbor Masters Program
Junior Boater
Long Island Sound Blue Plan
Paddling
Permits
Purchase or Reprint Your Certificate
Safe Water Skiing Endorsement
Weather and Tides
Clean Boating Information
Clean Marina Program
Pumpout Facilities/Pumpout Boat Map
Transient Boating Infrastructure Funded Facilities

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