Boats

Boats used commercially for tugging, towing, transport of goods or passengers and for fishing must be registered. Boats used for private use may be registered at the owner’s request.

Registration – boat

• Form 14: APPLICATION to register a boat
• Boat Survey Certificate – issued by an authorised person such as a pilot, ship surveyor, inspector, Coast Guard official (form 15), or
• Copy of a brochure showing the length, breadth and technical specifications of the boat
• National registration document or birth certificate showing citizenship (private person) or Company Registration issued by the Swedish Companies Office within the past twelve months (legal person)
• Fishing boats: Copy of commercial fishing licence

The following are required for a Certificate of Nationality:

• Acquisition document (Bill of Sale, deed of gift, etc.) in the original
• Company Registration issued by the Swedish Companies Office within the past twelve months if the seller is a legal person

Change of ownership – boat

• Form 16: APPLICATION to record acquisition of a boat or part ownership of a boat
• National registration document or birth certificate showing citizenship (private person) or Company Registration issued by the Swedish Companies Office within the past twelve months (legal person)

Deregistration – boat

• Form 17: APPLICATION to deregister a boat
• Explanation of the deregistration
• Original Certificate of Nationality, if one was issued

Note that if the boat is sold, the deregistration must be done by the new owner. When the boat is sold abroad, the deregistration may be done by the former owner, who must provide the buyer’s name and address.