I finally figured the Utah AIS changes out – I think.

[Bduck]

In the past I have always taken the AIS online test good for the complete calendar year. Boat registration comes due in March. I'll continue to take AIS online test in January and pay the $20 fee at the same time. It doesn't matter if that fee gets paid in January or March as the fee remains the same, expires Dec 31 regardless. I have fished in the past when able with winter conditions in January & on. Therefore, my boat is always ready. BTW, I always shrink a couple of copies (additional spare copies too) of the AIS certificate for display in the windshield, it is inserted into a plastic holder and stays taped to the lower driver's corner of the windshield and the same on the starboard side window on boat. I feel once you pay your fee and decal is issued, the AIS certificate shouldn't have to be displayed at least in the boat, that's my thought.