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

[dubob]

Thanks for that thorough explanation.  Here's how it went down for me.
My registration ends on July 31, 2023.  I took my AIS test last week and passed it then printed out a certificate.  I then went on line and renewed my boat registration until 7/31/24 and paid my registration and tax to the DMV and was notified by E-mail that my stickers would be coming through snail mail and just which stickers are coming.
I don't remember paying for my AIS ($20) anywhere in the process although I have a receipt dated Jan 3rd 2023 that I have paid my fee. Why the date of the receipt is that and not Aug 8, 2023 is beyond me.
So, I have;
A renewed registration temporary receipt with stickers on the way. from DMV
2, receipts showing that my vessel is registered with the AIS program for 2023. One for tow vehicle, one for vessel.
My certificate of passing the AIS exam.
Hope to get out on Friday morning, either EC, Jordy or Echo.

I had to purchase my AIS decal on the AIS site but I had my certificate from taking it in January, so maybe when you took the test you paid for it then?

Where did you have to go to "purchase" your AIS sticker?  Our esteemed government employees managed to NOT send an AIS sticker as was promised so now I will have to take my receipt to wherever they have them and get one.  What are we paying for? I hope they don't expect me to be cheery about this, because I won't be.

No disrespect intended or implied, but from your original description, I thought maybe you would NOT get the AIS decal because you said you didn't remember paying the $20 fee which didn't become a requirement until July 1, 2023.  I also wondered why you took the on-line course on Jan 3, 2023 and then again in July.  The certificate from Jan 3 is good until Dec 31, 2023.  I'm guessing that the receipt from Jan 3, 2023 does NOT show specifically that you paid $20 for the AIS decal because it didn't become a requirement until Jul 1, 2023.  If you didn't opt to pay that $20 fee when you retook the online course in July, I'm guessing that you still owe the $20 for the decal and will have to pay it when you next contact the DMV.  Good luck, and please let us know the outcome.