Forms for Boaters

All boats, 12 feet and over, whether on a mooring, private or commercial dock, must be registered with the Harbormaster by July 1st of each year or within fourteen days of placement in Dartmouth Waters. Failure to properly register with the Harbormaster in a timely manner will subject vessel owner to violation fines as well as vessel removal, transporation, and storage costs.

New applications for waiting list are accepted between January and November of each year with the required $15 filing fee and Form C. A waitlist position must be renewed annually until an assignment is made. To renew a waiting list position after the initial year, the annual $15 clerical fee and renewal form are due by March 31st of each subsequent year. Failure to renew your waitlist application by March 31st of each year following your initial filing shall result in removal from waiting list and loss of waitlist position.

This form is used for the registration of a dinghy in the Town of Dartmouth, MA. A dinghy is defined as a vessel less than 12 feet in length.

Used to request the permission required to discontinue a Mooring Permit and attempt to sell existing gear.

Used to request the permission required for changes in mooring use, transfer to immediate family, or change a mooring's assigned vessel of record.

To request the temporary placement of a suitable vessel on a recreational mooring permitted to another without compensation to the mooring permit holder.

Any person aggrieved by a refusal of the Harbormaster to permit a mooring, float or raft (“appellant”), may request in writing a review by the Dartmouth Waterways Commission. Any appeal must be received by the Dartmouth Waterways Commission within 30 calendar days of the date of notice of refusal, condition or restriction to the appellant. Only appeals on a Completed Waterways Appeal Form will be considered.