INSTRUCTIONS: CONNECTICUT VESSEL COPY RECORDS REQUEST (Form J-23B)

To request a copy of Connecticut vessel records, file a form J-23B. This document can be obtained from the website of the government of Connecticut.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 1: Check the first box if requesting a copy of the "vessel inquiry," or computer record.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 2: Check the second box if requesting a copy of the history of a specific boat.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 3: Check the third box if requesting copies of records related to all boats owned by a specific person.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 4: Check the fourth box if requesting a photocopy of a boat registration record.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 5: Check the fifth box if filing a miscellaneous request.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 6: Unless you are filing a miscellaneous request, you must complete sections 1 and 2. In section 1, enter the last name, first name and middle initial of the owner of each vessel in the first column. You may document up to three owners in this section.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 7: In the second column, enter the street address, city or town, state and zip code of each owner.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 8: In the first column of section 2, enter the hull number of each vessel. You may document up to three vessels in this section.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 9: In the second column, enter the Connecticut vessel number of each vessel.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 10: Section 3 is only to be completed if you are filing a miscellaneous request. Specify your request in the space provided.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 11: Enter the quantity of each record being sought, the unit price for each as documented at the top of the page, and the total amount owed.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 12: The bottom section of the form requires you to provide your name, street address, city or town, state and zip code.

Connecticut Vessel Copy Records Request J-23B Step 13: Submit a copy of your driver's license or other current photo identification along with your request.