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Individuals requesting to register, re-register, or renew a small ship registration on the Small Ships Register, such as:

• Sailing yacht
• Motor yacht
• Rigid inflatable
• Traditional boat
• Inflatable boat
• Paddleboat/Canoe
• Cabin boat
• Open boat

Registration, re-registration, or renewal of a small ship on the Small Ships Register.

For renewals:

An online application service has been launched for small ship registration renewals. Click here to access the online form and apply.

Required documents for renewals:

• A third party liability insurance valid for a year (for engines exceeding 9.9 HP).

For registrations/re-registrations:

Follow the instructions, print and fill in the form available here and send to:

Ports and Yachting Directorate
Pantar
Lija LJA 2021

Required documents for new registrations:

A bill of sale of boat.
1. Declaration of conformity.
2. CE certificate.
3. Photo of hull identification number.
4. Coloured photo of boat.
5. Bill of sale of engine (including make and serial number).
6. A third party liability insurance valid for a year (for engines exceeding 9.9 HP).
7. ID Card of owner.

Additional documents for re-registration:

1. Original deletion certificate.
2. In certain instances other documents such as sworn declarations, importation documents and Certificate of Survey may be requested.