You will need to register your vessel if you intend to use it on NSW waterways and if it:
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
You must be 16 or older to be eligible to register your vessel.
1 year
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Fees can be found here. Fees for 2025-26
Marine Safety Act 1998 New South Wales
Marine Safety Regulation 2016 New South Wales
Transport for NSW
Roads and Maritime Services
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Apply for a Vessel Registration (Opens in new window)
