I sure hope the state guy gave u a break on that renewal registration. Yes they stopped last year sending out renewals for boats only as dept of con. so screwed up, plus they have tried using outside agency and then changed several times. They have been pretty good on time last few months but no renewal notices will be sent out. When u renew be sure to keep copy of all paper work including copy of check etc, keep this in plastic bag in boat in case u get stopped again they will honor the sent in application.