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Mooring Permit Application

Effective October 14, 2020 all vessels moored within the territorial limits of Folly Beach are required to obtain a permit and renew the permit every 60 days. A copy of the ordinance can be found here. https://cityoffollybeach.com/city-ordinances There is no cost for the permit, but you must complete the application form found here: Mooring Permit Application This permit may be revoked at any time for violation of the requirements of City Ordinance 134.51-134.99: You can find the ordinance by searching here: https://cityoffollybeach.com/city-ordinances. Violations of these requirements are subject to fines of up to $5,000 and/or jail for up to 30 days. Additionally, the vessel will be subject to tow, impound, or destruction at the owner's expense.

A permit costs $15 every 60 days. You can either pay City Hall in person or over the phone at (843) 588-2447 or online at the link at the right.

Name of Applicant/Owner: *

Applicant/Owner Phone: *

Address of Applicant/Owner: *

Email for Applicant/Owner: *

Alternate Contact Name: *

Alternate Contact Phone: *

Alternate Contact Email: *

Vessel Name: *

Vessel Type: * Sail Power

Registration Number: *

Registration Type: * State US Coast Guard

Vessel Description (Color, Decals, Make, Items of Note): *

Mooring Type (check all): Anchor&Chain, Mooring Ball, Mooring Screw, Underwater Weight *

Explanation of how the manner of mooring is sufficient: *

Insurance Company Name: *

Insurance Policy Number: *

Insurance Company Phone Number: *

Insurance Policy Expiration Date: *

Waste Disposal Plan (including human waste - proof of pump out required for renewal): *

VESSEL CONDITION - I confirm the vessel is not derelict nor being abandoned. I confirm the vessel is properly moored, properly lit, not listing/sinking, and remains able to be used for navigation as originally intended. *

ABLE TO RESPOND - I confirm that the contact information provided above is correct and current. I further confirm that I understand that a representative or I must be able to respond to the vessel within 24 hours or within 4 hours of a Hurricane Warning. *

LIVE ABOARD - I confirm that if I stay/live about the vessel (even temporarily), I must provide proper and legal disposal of both human and physical waste. I understand that I will be required to show proof of weekly pump outs upon inspection and permit renewal. *

PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS - I understand that violations of this City ordinance can result in fines between $1,000 and $5,000, up to 30 days jail, and the tow/impound, or destruction of the vessel at my expense. *

E-SIGNATURE - By signing, I attest to the truth and accuracy of this application. I understand that falsification, fraud, or misleading statements are an additional crime, punishable by fines up to $1,082 and 30 days of jail time. I understand the requirements and the consequences of violating the ordinance requirements.: *

Copy of Valid Registration: *

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Copy of Valid Insurance: *

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Pay Online

To submit payment online, click HERE. You will be asked to submit duplicate information; this is to allow us to connect the permit application to the payment submitted.

Pay Online

To submit payment online, click HERE. You will be asked to submit duplicate information; this is to allow us to connect the permit application to the payment submitted.

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