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Short answer:<\/strong> to register a yacht you typically need the owner’s passport or ID, a bill of sale proving ownership, a deletion certificate from the previous registry (if the yacht was registered before), a builder’s certificate for new builds, a tonnage or measurement certificate, proof of insurance, and company documents if the yacht is owned through a company. VesselFlag prepares all of these documents for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yacht registration document checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Document<\/th>What it proves<\/th>When it is needed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Passport or national ID of the owner<\/td>Identity of the owner<\/td>Always (for every owner or director)<\/td><\/tr>
Bill of sale<\/td>You legally own the yacht<\/td>When the yacht changes hands<\/td><\/tr>
Deletion certificate<\/td>The yacht has left its previous registry<\/td>If the yacht was registered under another flag<\/td><\/tr>
Builder’s certificate<\/td>Origin and details of a new yacht<\/td>For new builds or first-time registration<\/td><\/tr>
Tonnage \/ measurement certificate<\/td>The yacht’s official size and tonnage<\/td>Most registries require it<\/td><\/tr>
Insurance certificate<\/td>The yacht is insured<\/td>Required by many registries<\/td><\/tr>
Company documents (incorporation certificate, directors, good standing)<\/td>Who controls the owning company<\/td>If the yacht is owned through a company<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Documents for individual owners vs company owners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Individual owners<\/strong> usually need their passport or ID plus the yacht documents above. Company owners<\/strong> also need corporate documents such as the certificate of incorporation, a register of directors and a certificate of good standing. Exact requirements vary by flag; we confirm the final list for your registry before starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra documents by situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n