Frequently Asked Questions

German registration is open to EU corporations as well as German residents and individuals.

• Passport/ID copy
• Company formation documents (If applicable)
• Proof of ownership
• Builder’s Certificate
• Proof of insurance
• Proof of VAT payment
• Measurement certificate (To confirm the measurements of the boat)
• Proof of seaworthiness
• Proof of address
• Deletion document (If applicable)
• 2 colored pictures of the boat

We can provide you the provisional registration 5-7 business days.

Normally, it takes 3-5 weeks to complete the ship certificate application process.

The German boat registration certificate is issued in paper format. It is a legal document that confirms the boat's registration and contains information such as the boat's name, registration number, owner's name and address, and other details related to the boat's registration.

The German registration is good for five years.

The documents are accepted in English and German language. If the documents are in different language, we will take care of the sworn translations for you.

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Yes, we do.

A simpler measurement is used for recreational ships that are shorter than 24 m.

For ships 24 metres in length or more, an accurate measurement is taken on board in accordance with the International Convention on Ship Measurement's standards. These ships are then granted an international tonnage certificate (ITC 69, International Tonnage Certificate 1969).

Commercial boats in Germany require inspection and certification by a competent authority to ensure that they comply with applicable safety and environmental standards.

Yes, it is possible to register a jet ski in Germany. The registration process and requirements for a jet ski are generally similar to those for other types of boats.

To apply for a German license, you will typically need to provide the following documents:

• Bill of sale or purchase agreement
• Passport/ID copy
• Proof of address
• Boat registration certificate

Yes, we can assist with modifying the owner on the current registration. Please provide us the following documents:

• The original registration certificate
• Bill of sale or purchase agreement
• Passport/ID copy
• Proof of insurance

To deregister a boat in Germany, you will need to provide the following documents:

• The original registration certificate
• A written statement confirming that the boat is no longer in use and will be taken out of service
• Copy of passport or ID card
• Bill of sale or transfer of ownership document (if applicable)

In Germany, the type of license required to sail a boat depends on the size and power of the boat. There are three main types of boat license in Germany:

• The "Sportbootführerschein Binnen" (inland waters license) is required for boats with an engine power of more than 11.03 kW (15 PS) on inland waters, such as rivers, lakes, and canals.
• The "Sportbootführerschein See" (coastal waters license) is required for boats with an engine power of more than 11.03 kW (15 PS) on coastal waters, such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea, or German territorial waters.
• The "Sportküstenschifferschein" (coastal skipper's license) is required for boats over 12 meters in length, or boats with more than 15 PS on coastal waters.

Yes, it is possible to register a boat for commercial or bareboat use in Germany.