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                                       As of January 1, 2011, if you have a 
                  saltwater recreational fishing license or registration from 
                  any state                       or U.S. territory EXCEPT 
                  Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, you are 
                  AUTOMATICALLY                       registered and do not 
                  need to take further action. Please be sure to follow all   
                                       laws and regulations in the waters in 
                  which you are fishing. 
                        If you 
                  fish in Maine, 
                                        Maryland, 
                                        Massachusetts, 
                                        New 
                  Hampshire,                       New 
                  Jersey,                       or Virginia, 
                                        please be aware there are             
                            new state fishing license and registration 
                  requirements. Please check with these states before         
                                 registering with NOAA. If you meet these state 
                  requirements,                        you are automatically 
                  registered with NOAA.
 
                                
                                     The link below will also help you figure 
                  out if you need to register. The fee for NSAR registration  
                                         is $25.00 for most people. 
                  Registering is quick and easy, and you can register and fish 
                  the same day.                                                  
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                            *Some people of Native American and Western Pacific 
                        Island descent are exempt from paying the registration 
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                      In 
                        some states, owners and operators of commercial charter 
                        boats, head boats and guide boats are required to 
                        register passenger vessels with NOAA. Not sure if you 
                        need to register, find out here. 
                                                                   
  Please 
                        note: For-Hire Vessel registrations must be renewed via 
                        our call center at 888-MRIP-411 (888-674-7411). 
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                                         The National Saltwater Angler Registry 
                  is the law. It is also an important tool to                    
                       help better count fishermen and their catch. Become part 
                  of a network of fishermen helping                         to 
                  conserve our oceans and ensure the future of recreational 
                  fishing. By registering, you                         help NOAA 
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                You 
                  can also register by calling (888) MRIP-411 seven 
                  days-a-week between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm 
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