Harbor Registration Process

Harbor Registration Day is Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm at the Lake Villa Township Community Center (37850 N. Rte. 59), but you MUST preregister online. Please follow the steps below...

STEP 1
Preregister online NOW by clicking HERE. You will need to have the following verification documents available:

    • Receipt of 2024 HOA dues paid  Receipts from Associa are preferred, but screenshots of your account will also be accepted.
    • Current Illinois State Watercraft Registration
    • Current Illinois State Trailer Registration Needed if you have a trailer for your watercraft.
    • Copy of active watercraft insurance Expiration date must be past 5/1/24. If expiration ends earlier than this date, you must contact your insurance company and extend for another 6 or 12 months to provide an updated insurance card.

STEP 2
Gather your verification documents (originals or copies) together for Harbor Registration Day on March 3rd.

NOTE: Even if you upload all your documents to the online registration form, a hard copy may need to be referenced if the digital version is difficult to read or pertinent information is cut off.

STEP 3
Print the Harbor Rules and Regulations, sign, date, and add to your collection of verification documents.

STEP 4
Come to the Lake Villa Township Community Center (37850 N. Rte. 59) on Sunday, March 3rd between 1 and 3 pm to verify documents, pay, and pick up key, slip #, and stickers.

Failure to preregister online may result in an extra 30-minute wait at Harbor Registration. Make sure to follow the steps above today!

Please remember that the registration process is being handled by Board and Harbor Committee members and other volunteers, none of whom get paid to do this work. Everyone is doing the best they can during their free time to make this process as easy as possible for all boaters to get their watercraft in the water.

** There is a $50 inconvenience fee for registrations completed after the March 3, 2024 Harbor Day Registration event. Since there are NO more early bird slots available, you MUST attend this event to avoid the inconvenience fee after the event. **

Harbor Fees

Fees are evaluated based on annual costs, repairs, improvements, maintenance, and more from year to year. It is the goal of the Harbor Committee to keep these costs steady, but they are subject to change from year to year.

2024 Harbor Fees:

  • Launch/Harbor Key Only  $90
  • Boat Slip and Key  $300
  • (NEW option) Boat Slip, Key, and Dock Box Installation  $1,300
  • Initial Fee for New Harbor Members  $100
  • Inconvenience Fee*  $50

*For those who register after the in-person Harbor Registration Day event.

Important Forms/Documents

Registration Form
Reminder: This must be completed before contacting the Harbormaster to get a key/slip.

Harbor Rules and Regulations
Reminder: This needs to be printed, signed, and given to the Harbormaster.

Pier Inspection Form
Pier Specifications and Requirements
Reminder: All piers must be repaired and inspected by Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Volunteer Form
Please consider volunteering to help keep our harbor, parks, and beaches clean. There are many ways to help!

Please see the All About the Harbor page HERE for frequently asked questions.