Boat registration labels not required from 1 September 2023. Visit service.sa.gov.au/boat-rego for more information.
Renew the registration of a recreational boat previously registered in South Australia.
To renew your boat registration online, you'll need one of these:
- the 7-digit payment number - found on the registration renewal notice
- the boat registration number.
Other ways to renew
mySAGOV account
If you have a mySAGOV account you can renew your boat registration within the account.
Phone
Phone Service SA on 1300 363 805 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. The operator will ask you for the boat registration number, name of the registered owner, and some boat details. This information is shown on the certificate of boat registration and on the renewal notice.
In person
Go to a Service SA centre with your registration renewal notice and appropriate payment. If you didn't receive a renewal notice, Service SA can print one for you.
Post
Send the completed application to the address printed on the front of the renewal notice or to:
Service SA
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
Cheques or money orders are to be made payable to the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
What happens next
Once the registration has been paid, you can email a copy of your receipt to a nominated email address. Alternatively, your receipt will be provided and available to print which can be used to continue to operate the boat.
Visitors to South Australia
If your boat is registered in another state or territory, your interstate registration will be recognised for a period of 90 days, after which you'll need to apply for South Australian registration.
Listing on the Australian Register of Ships does not satisfy the registration requirement (this registration is for vessels travelling overseas).
Need help?
Contact Service SA
Online
Only send general enquiries online. Service SA will respond within 3 working days.
If the matter is urgent or is specifically about your current licence or registration, phone or visit a Service SA centre instead.
Phone
Call Service SA between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays:
- 13 10 84
- +61 8 8226 0206 (overseas callers).
In person
Service SA centre locations and opening hours.
