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Change of Ownership and/or Address
A change of ownership must be sent in writing to the Registrar at your ship's port of registry, and must include the following documents:
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Original Bill of Sale [PDF Version] to be completed by the seller;
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Declaration of Ownership [PDF Version] to be completed by the purchaser;
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Appointment of an Authorized Representative [PDF Version] (if applicable);
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Payment of the appropriate fee. Please refer to the Vessels Registry Fees Tariff for information on the costs associated with a change of ownership.
If an original document, such as a Bill of Sale, or a Declaration of Ownership by an interim owner cannot be produced, you must complete a statutory declaration.
Please contact the Registrar at your Port of Registry for further details.
A change of address must be sent in writing (via e-mail, mail or facsimile) to the Registrar at your ship's Port of Registry and should include the following information:
- name of vessel
- official number
- port of registry
- owner's name
There is no fee for a change of address.
For any information regarding your vessel, you should contact the Registrar at your Port of Registry.
North American toll-free telephone number: 1-877-242-8770.
