DOBOR ON-LINE FORMS
Please note that if a vessel is being registered for the first time or transferred, vessel registration forms should not be mailed to DOBOR. The applicant must submit them in person and provide proof of identity at the time of submission. On the Big Island, Kauai, and Maui, this transaction can be done at any DOBOR harbor or the District Office. On Oahu, this transaction can only be done at the DOBOR administrative offices located at 333 Queen Street. Suite 300, in Honolulu. Acquire the official form at the nearest DOBOR facility, fill it in completely and submit in person with 1) proof of ownership (bill of sale, notice of transfer, manufacturer's statement of origin, etc.), and, 2) a valid form of identification (driver's license, State of Hawaii ID card). DOBOR will accept cash, checks (pre-printed with address and phone number) and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard only) as forms of payment. If you have any additional questions about what is required to process your vessel registration form or the change of status form, please call (808) 587-1970 or the nearest DOBOR office.
See a listing of DOBOR offices throughout the islands. If you just need to re-register your vessel you can do so by mail using the registration notice DOBOR send in the mail, or you can visit the vessel registration web page on-line at
FORM DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE To register a vessel and for certificate of number for any undocumented vessel principally used in Hawaii. This is a sample for information purposes only. Please acquire the official form at DOBOR offices.
The following forms may be relayed via mail or hand delivered to the appropriate DOBOR harbors. Please note that some forms must bear an original signature.
FORM DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE APPLICATION FOR A BOAT HARBOR AGREEMENT AND USE PERMIT
To apply for a mooring in a DOBOR-managed facility. APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL INSTRUCTOR/OPERATOR PERMIT
To apply for a permit to operate specific vessels or provide instruction for various ocean recreation activities (surfing, sailboard, canoe, kayak, diving, etc.) APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURE
Must be submitted and approved prior to any construction or modification of an existing structure. APPLICATION FOR DRY STORAGE
To apply for dry storage on a DOBOR-managed property. PROOF OF HAWAII RESIDENCY
Must be submitted with wait-list and mooring permit applications. APPLICATION FOR A COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT
To apply for a Commercial Use Permit in a DOBOR-managed facility. APPLICATION FOR HOT WORK PERMIT
Required for any welding or burning operation on a DOBOR-managed property. APPLICATION FOR PRINCIPLE HABITATION PERMIT
Required for any live-aboard at Keehi and Ala Wai SBH (Oahu only). APPLICATION FOR ORMA EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION
Registration is required for recreational equipment used in an ORMA. APPLICATION FOR ORMA USE PERMIT
To apply for an ORMA Use Permit
APPLICATION TO REMOOR
To be submitted when requesting relocation to a different berth in the same harbor. APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY MOORING
To apply for a temporary mooring while searching for a permanent mooring. APPLICATION FOR WAIT LIST
To be placed on the wait list for a mooring in a harbor or off-shore mooring. REGISTRATION FOR VISITING VESSELS
Registration required for foreign, out of state and neighbor island vessels mooring in a DOBOR facility.
The following forms may be relayed to DOBOR via mail or fax.
Boating Accident Reports should be filled in as completely a possible whenever there is an accident involving a vessel, PWC, etc. and the damage is estimated to be in excess of $200. All reports are confidential. Information relayed to DOBOR is entered into the USCG's Boating Accident Report Database (BARD). These completed forms should be sent to the DOBOR administrative Office at 333 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, attn: Boating Safety Education Specialist.
MOWE Permits- To apply for a permit to host a sailing regatta, marine parade, boat race, exhibition, surf contest, etc., submit a Marine/Ocean Waters Event Permit application to the DOBOR District Office in the district where the event will be held.
FORM DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE To report a change of address, to report a boat that was sold, lost, destroyed, abandoned, documented, stolen or removed from the State.
To apply for a permit for a marine event for Oahu District only.
To apply for a permit for a marine event for Hawaii District only. To apply for a permit for a marine event in DOBOR Kauai and Maui Districts. This form has been replaced by CG-3865 BAR Form - 2008.
A boating accident report is required by law when there is loss of life, injury beyond (on-site) first aid, there is a total loss of a vessel or damage exceeds $200.
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