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When you buy a boat that is currently registered in SA, you must transfer the registration within 14 days.
There is a different process if you buy an unregistered boat.
Transfer online
You can transfer a boat registration online if you have a mySAGOV account.
You'll need:
- the boat's SA registration number
- the seller's SA driver's licence or client number
- the seller's last name
Fees
You'll need to pay a transfer fee of $22.
Reasons you can't transfer online
- the boat is from interstate
- the boat has never been registered
- you need a Hull Identification Number (HIN) check.
Other ways to transfer your boat registration
To transfer the remaining period of registration, the seller will need to provide the boat registration certificate to the new owner. This must be signed by both the seller and the new owner.
You must:
- hold an SA driver’s licence or client number
- be transferring a boat registered in SA.
In person
Take the completed boat registration certificate to a Service SA centre and pay the transfer fee.
By post
Mail the completed registration certificate with the transfer fee. Payment is by cheque or money order only.
Service SA
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
