What you need to register
Required Documents
In support of either application method, the following documents are required for Part I registration and can be obtained from this website through the links below. Once completed, they can be submitted on-line, by email, fax or post to the UK Ship Register - RSS in Cardiff at the above address.
Forms
- MSF4740 - Application to register a ship
- MSF 4740A - Application to register a ship of over 500gt
- MSF 4727 - Declaration of Eligibility for a Pleasure Craft
- MSF 4705 - Title Document - (Bill of Sale)
- MSF 4743 - Builders Certificate
- MSF 4736 - Mortgage of a Ship to secure Account Current etc/other obligation
- MSF 4737 - Mortgage of a Ship to secure Principal Sum and Interest
- MSF 4739 - Notice of Mortgage Intent
The above forms are available on the Forms and Documents page.
Supporting Documentation
- Certificate of Incorporation (if a company is applying)
- Certificate of Survey for Tonnage and Measurement
- International Tonnage Certificate (ITC69) (If the vessel is over 24metres)
If the craft is coming off a foreign register the deletion certificate and an extract of the appropriate register is required. Any documents used to support your application which are in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarised translation and must be certified as correct by a Public Notary.
Each boat has to have a unique name. When you apply to register, you will need a list of potential names in case your first choice is already taken. If none of the names are available, the Registry will contact you to discuss alternative names. At the moment it is not possible to check availability online or over the telephone.
All applications must be accompanied with the appropriate fee. A Certificate of Registry lasts for five years after which, if you wish you can renew the registration for a further five years.
