Useful downloads, application forms and licence fees

This page contains all the important information and forms you'll need to either apply for or renew a private boat licence (if you're not doing it online).

Do it online

You can now get and renew a licence for your boat online. It's faster and easier than sending off a form. You can also tell us that you've sold your boat and update your details with us

We encourage you to use our simple online portal to buy or renew licences, update your details or inform us of a boat sale/purchase.

However, we know that it's not possible for everyone, so you can also find lots of useful information, including application forms and associated licence fees, below.

For information about applying for commercial or trading boat licences of any kind, please take a look at our boating business pages.

Long-term licences

*Correction: between Tuesday 19 – Monday 25 March 2024, the new Boat Licence Terms & Conditions on our website contained an error. The line “You will need a home mooring for your boat for this licence type”, was incorrectly included. This has now been corrected.