Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks : Renew Boat Registration : Frequently Asked Questions : Glossary

FAQ: Glossary

Boat Owner: An end-user of the Boat Registration Renewal application. This user is represented by people who own a boat that is registered in the State of Mississippi.
Confirmation Number: Each transaction completed online with the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks receives a confirmation number that serves as proof of payment as well as a tool for record-tracking.
DWFP: This acronym refers to the Agency, officially titled "Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks."
HIN or Serial Number: This is the boat identification number that is similar to a car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
MI: Abbreviation for Mississippi when describing the registration number.
MI Number: Boat Registration Number.