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ALPENA — The City of Alpena’s seasonal boat launch permits are available for purchase at the city clerk’s office and the engineering department office located in Alpena City Hall, as well as the water recycling plant.

Boaters may purchase permits in person or by mail. Applications are available on the city’s website at alpena.mi.us.

Permits will also be available at the Alpena Marina’s dock house when they open for the season on May 15.

Annual launch permits are $60.00. This price is reduced to $30.00 for City of Alpena residents who verify residency with a state ID and address on their boat registration.

For boaters who have more than one boat, a second permit may be issued for $10.00. This reduction is for a second boat only. Additional boats must be permitted and pay a separate fee.

Boaters daily launch permits are also available for $8.00.

Beginning today, black and grey 2026 launch stickers are required.