DLNR Bottomfish Vessel Registration Form

If you own a vessel that is used for deep-sea bottomfishing in the Main Hawaiian Islands, you should use the following form to register your vessel for bottomfishing as required by Hawai'i Administrative Rule Chapter 13-94. The registration applies to both commercial and sport fishermen. Scroll below the form to see more details.

Department of Land and Natural Resources
Bottomfish Vessel Registration
HAR Chapter 13-94

Vessel Owner to fill out - please print legibly.

Last Name: _________________________, First Name, MI: _____________________

Mail Address: ___________________________; Signature: ______________________

City: ________________________; State: _______; ZIP: ________________________

Phone: ____________________; Email: ______________________________________

Commercial fisherman? __ Yes/ __ No; CML No. (if commercial) ______________

Vessel Identification: HA Number _______ - ___; or, USCG Doc. no. _____________

Vessel Name: _________________________________________

Vessel Manufacturer: ___________________________; Vessel length (ft.): _________

Vessel Description (model/color): ___________________________________________

Office use only - do not fill in

Validated by: _________________; Verified by: ___ CMLS; ___ HA Card; ___ USCG

Validation Date: _______________________; Office: _______________

Comments: _____________________________________________________________

Don't forget to attach a copy of your State vessel registration or USCG documentation.
_____________ cut here _____________

 

You do not need to register if you are a crewman or if you do not catch any of the seven species of bottomfish listed in the rule, that is, 'opakapaka, onaga, ehu, gindai, kalekale, lehi, and hapu'u. Forms are also available at most fishing supply, sporting goods, DBOR Boating offices, or DAR offices.

You can print out this page, then fill in the form and sign it. Attach a photocopy of your HA registration card from Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation or the front page of your U.S. Coast Guard documentation form showing your current number. Take both items to your nearest DAR office, or mail it to ATTN: BF Registration, Division of Aquatic Resources, 1151 Punchbowl St., Rm. 330, Honolulu, HI 96813. You can also FAX it to: (808) 587-0115.

Your registration will be entered into a computer database and a postcard will be printed and mailed back to you. The postcard verifies your registration and should be carried on your vessel at all times. You must also display the "BF" identification letters and numbers on your boat. Click here for more information.