Apply for a vessel registration

If you need to register your vessel, check the Roads and Maritime Services website for the list of vessels that must be registered, as well as for criteria and exemptions. You must be at least 16 years old to register a vessel. Once you've gathered your documentation, you can either mail in your application, or book an appointment to complete the registration in person at a service centre.

Once you have your registration, you can access it digitally using your smartphone or tablet device. You'll need to have a MyServiceNSW Account and the latest version of the Service NSW app. You can then add Maritime to your MyServiceNSW Account.

• your proof of identity
• the Application for Vessel Registration form
• the Maritime transaction payments (credit card authority) form if applicable
• the proof of acquisition
• the HIN (Boat Code) certificate (if you require one you need to organise an inspection with a Boat Code Agent), and
• the Australian Builders Plate (ABP) if the vessel was built on or after 1 July 2006.