If you want to apply to register your vessel, you can use the UK Ship Register online service.

You can register as an individual or with multiple owners, but not as a company. If there are multiple owners, each individual will need their own UK Ship Register online user account using a different email.

If there are multiple owners, the Bill of Sale (ownership confirmation) and Application to Register should include all owners and their signatures. The online system will send all correspondence to the first listed owner on the online registration record.

Once you have provided all required information, made the payment and your application has been assessed and approved, you will be emailed the Certificate of Registration.

It's your responsibility to have your registration number, as assigned by the UK Ship Register, placed somewhere visible on your boat.

How to apply to register your leisure boat or craft with the Small Ships Register (Part 3)

The following information is needed when registering your boat or craft for private leisure use:

• Vessel name
• Details of all owners, including email addresses
• Official Number if previously UK registered (beginning with SSR if this was with the Small Ships Register, or a set of numbers if Part 1 registered)
• Type of vessel, for example: sailing yacht, motor yacht, sport boat, wet bike, etc.
• Length Overall (LOA) in metres
• Number of hulls (and make and model of the vessel if you have it)
• The Hull Identification Number (HIN) if your vessel has been assigned a HIN
   

Documents required to register a vessel with the Small Ships Register

You will need to provide the following supporting documents and pay the appropriate fee. The Application to Register form is not required if submitting your application via the UK Ship Register online service.

Please note that you will need to print off and sign any documents, as we cannot accept digital signatures. Any documents used to support your application for Small Ships Register (Part 3) registration, if not in English, must be accompanied by a notarised translation.

• Application to Register MSF 4701 (not required if applying using the UK Ship Register online service)
• Bill of Sale MSF 4705 or document confirming ownership
• Online payment of £35 registration fee via GOV.UK secure payment link (for a five year period)

We can also be contacted on +44 (0)20 3908 5200 if you need any more information or help.