Renew a general boat licence (not PWC)

Introduction

General boat driving licences are renewable for 1, 3, 5 or 10 years and can be renewed online. You're also able to update your contact details, if you need to.

You'll receive a renewal notice about 6 weeks before your licence expires.

Boat driving licences are also available as a digital licence. You can view, show, update, and renew your licence, on the Service NSW mobile app. Find out more about digital licences.

Note: If you need to renew your PWC licence, visit Renew or restore a personal watercraft (PWC) driving licence

What you need

• information on your renewal notice, including your:
  • general boat driving licence number
  • renewal number
  • customer reference number
• your concession card (if recording a concession for the first time)
• your payment.

How to renew

1. Select the 'Renew online' button.
2. Follow the prompts.

You can also renew in person at a Service NSW service centre or Mobile Service Centre.

Note: Call 13 12 36 if you want to renew by phone, or if you need help when renewing online.

More information

• Licence fees vary depending on the duration of the licence, and whether they are concessional licences.
• You must be under 16 years of age, or hold an eligible concession card at the time of payment, to receive a concession.
• If you hold an unrestricted NSW driver licence (all classes) and a NSW general boat driving licence, you may be eligible to combine these 2 licences on one card. Visit Transport for NSW to make sure you have all the information.
• If any of your personal details change, you must notify us within 14 days. You'll need to update your driver licence or photo ID separately to your maritime licence.

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