The seller's obligations
Once the boat is sold, everything is not over yet for the seller. He still has to make some administrative steps with the competent organizations. Once again, it is all a question of boat length and engine power.
The declaration of sale must be made within one month from the date of signature. Don't forget to report the sale of your boat, this will avoid you being called to account in case of damage or problems occurring after the sale.
Length < 7 m and engine power < 22 HP
Declare the sale of your boat to the services of the Délégation à la mer et au littoral. You will indicate the new owner (name and address).
Length ? 7 m without motor
Declare the sale of your boat to the Délégation à la mer et au littoral, but also to the customs office of your home port.
Length ? 7 m with motor power ? 22 HP
The procedure is the same as in the first case.
The obligations of the buyer
You are now the proud owner of a pleasure boat and you must now register it. Registration is mandatory for both new and used boats.
This request is to be made by the buyer of the boat and depends on its length (less than, equal to or greater than 7 m) and its administrative horsepower (less than or equal to 22 HP).
These procedures can be done by mail (registered mail with return receipt) or directly in the office, within your department.
Length < 7 m and engine power < 22 HP
- Maritime waters yachting sheet
- Original purchase invoice
- Original of the written declaration of compliance with European safety requirements issued by the boat builder
- Photocopy of your passport or national identity card.
Length < to 7 m and engine power ? to 22 HP
Your boat must first be registered under the French flag before being registered. As a reminder, the francization of a boat is the right to sail under the French flag. This act concerns boats with a length ? to 7 m or < to 7 m, but whose engine power is higher than 22 HP.
As a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), you will keep the French flag if you buy a used boat with French registration. Otherwise, the customs will proceed to the cancellation of the French flag.
- Maritime waters yachting sheet
- Original purchase invoice
- Original of the written declaration of compliance with European safety requirements issued by the boat builder
- Photocopy of your passport or national identity card.
Length ? 7 m without motor
