Buoy applications
The Water Patrol Division manages buoy regulations and applications for Missouri waterways, aligned with state regulations and U.S. Coast Guard standards.
Choose the category that matches your request. Each page has the mail-in and online applications, the buoy guidelines, and the documents and examples for that category.
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Buoy hearings
Buoy hearings are held at Troop F Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. Hearings are held on three selected Mondays during the calendar year, unless otherwise noted. Hearings scheduled below start at 12:00 PM. If you plan to attend in person, please contact the buoy administrator before the date of the hearing. Upcoming hearings for 2027 will have the option to attend virtually; the link for the virtual meeting will be posted the morning of the hearing date.
| Buoy Application Deadlines | Buoy Hearing Dates |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2027 | March 08, 2027 |
| March 26, 2027 | May 10, 2027 |
| October 08, 2027 | November 22, 2027 |
| March 27, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
Location: MSHP Troop F Headquarters, 2920 N Shamrock Road, Jefferson City, MO 65101
For questions, please contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Water Patrol Division at (573) 751-5071. Buoy Administrator: Buoys@mshp.dps.mo.gov