Frequently Asked Questions

Only Belgium citizens, residents, and businesses are permitted to register a boat flying the Belgian flag.

• Passport/ID copy
• Notarized Bill of sale
• Deletion certificate (If registered previously)
• Boats built after 1998, send us the copy of CE declaration certificate
• Engines built after 2006, send us the copy of CE declaration certificate
• International boats, CE declaration certificate/Proof of EU VAT payment
• Home built/Self built boats, an insurance report stating you are the builder of the boat, along with the boat model, boat construction start and end date, address of the building location and drawing of the boat. Send us the purchasing invoice of the boat (E.g: Hull, Engine, mast etc)
• Photos of the boat
• Photo of the hull number
• Photo of the CE plate
• Photo of the Engine serial number

We can register your yacht in Belgium in 3-6 weeks.

Yes, the registration certificate for boats registered in Belgium is issued in paper format by the Belgian Maritime Authority. The certificate is a legal document that serves as proof of ownership and registration for the vessel

The Belgium registration is valid for 5 years.

The documents must be in English, Dutch, French, and German language. For any other language the documents need to be translated by an official translator.

The Belgium flag

Yes, we do.

Inspection is not required.

Yes, you can register a jet ski.

To change the ownership of a boat that is already registered in Belgium, the new owner must submit the following documents:

• Passport/ID copy
• Notarized bill of sale
• Send us the original registration certificate issued by the Belgian Maritime Authority to our office.

To terminate the registration of a boat in Belgium, please send us the original registration certificate issued by the Belgian Maritime Authority to our office.

All European Union licenses are accepted to sail.

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