| Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration Questions |
Q. – Who can purchase the Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration?
A. – Anyone can purchase the Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration for a vessel. There are no previous license requirements for someone to purchase this registration. |
Q. – Is the Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration different from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's boat registration?
A. – Yes, you must have a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration, in addition to the Wildlife Resources Commission's boat registration or U.S. Coast Guard documentation for the vessel to participate in commercial fishing operations in North Carolina. |
Q. – Can anyone fish commercially on a vessel that has a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration?
A. – Yes, anyone can fish if at least one individual on board has a Standard or Retired Commercial Fishing License, or Menhaden License for Non-Residents Not Eligible for a Standard Commercial Fishing License on a vessel with a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration. Only the individual with the license can sell the catch. |
Q. – Do I have to remove my previous commercial vessel fishing license decal from my vessel?
A. – Yes, only a valid vessel decal can be displayed.
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Q. – When does the Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration need to be purchased?
A. – It has to be purchased before the vessel is used in commercial fishing operations beginning July 1, 1999. |
Q. – What type of vessels need to have a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration?
A. – Motorized vessels participating in commercial fishing activities need to have a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration. Unmotorized vessels not used in conjunction with a vessel in commercial fishing operations with a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration must have a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration. |
Q. – Do run, buy, or purse boats working in conjunction with commercial fishing operations need to have a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration?
A. – Yes, if the vessel is motorized and operating in a commercial fishing operation, it needs to have a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration. |
Q. – Does a menhaden vessel with a Menhaden License for Nonresidents Not Eligible for a Standard Commercial Fishing License fishing within 3 miles of shore need a Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration?
A. – Yes.
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Q. – How is the primary location status of a vessel determined for the Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration?
A. – The primary location status is determined in one of three ways. 1) From the state boat registration; 2) Certified state vessel title; or 3) U.S. Coast Guard documentation papers. |
Q. – How is the homeport determined from the U.S. Coast Guard documentation?
A. - It is determined from the listed hailing port. |
Q. – What documents do I need to present for the Commercial Fishing Vessel Registration if a transfer of the U.S. Coast Guard documentation has been requested?
– If an application for transfer of documentation is pending, a copy of the pending application and a notarized bill of sale may be submitted. |
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