Transfer boat registration

When you buy a currently-registered boat, you must register it in your name within 14 days.

What you need

To transfer the remaining period of registration, you will need the registration certificate, signed by the seller and the new owner.

Evidence of identity

Unregistered boats

If you buy a boat that is unregistered, you will need to apply for a new owner re-registration (1.45 MB PDF).

If your boat has been never been registered you will need to register it for recreational use in South Australia.

Cost

A transfer fee of $18 applies.

How to apply

Lodge the signed registration certificate at Service SA and pay the transfer fee.

In person

Return the completed form to a Service SA customer service centre

Post

Service SA
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001

    Contact Service SA

    Online

    Only send general enquiries online. Service SA will respond within three working days.

    If the matter is urgent or is specifically about your current licence or registration, phone or visit a customer service centre instead.

    Enquire now

    Phone

    Call Service SA between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays:

    In person

    Service SA Customer Service Centre locations and opening hours.


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    Page last updated 24 May 2022

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