BAHAMAS FLAG REGISTRATION FOR BOATS

447 Broadway, 2nd Floor Suite #705, New York, New York 10013, United States
Mon-Sun: 08.00 - 18.00

Frequently Asked Questions

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Permanent residents or citizens of the Bahamas.

For Non-Bahamian citizens and residents: Normally, in order to enter Bahamas seas, they must first get a permit from immigration and customs. All boats, particularly personal boats and charter boats, that enter the Bahamas must have these passes, often known as cruising permits. It's critical to confirm that the cruising permit is good for the entirety of your trip in the Bahamas because it typically has a 90-day validity period.

The following paperwork is needed in order to proceed:

  • A picture of your passport or ID
  • A proof of your purchase contract
  • Documentation demonstrating the payment of customs fees (necessary if the boat was not purchased in the Bahamas)

Yes. The registration procedure for business vessels in Bahamas is comparable to that for pleasure craft.

It is required that the paperwork be written in Bahamian language. If they're in another language, we'll handle the sworn translation.

The procedure to register a boat normally takes 4-6 weeks to complete.

Yes, we will provide you the provisional document in a very short period of time.

That’s correct. The Bahamas flag, the vessel name, and the registration number are typically printed on top quality paper. The registration should always be kept on board and given to authorities upon demand since it is necessary for operating in Bahamian waters.

The registration is valid for 1 year. You would need to get it renewed annually.

Yes. Inspection could be required while requesting a provisional boat registration in the Bahamas.

You would need to place a Bahamian flag on the boat.

Yes, we can register all type of boats.

We require the following records in order to submit an application for the MMSI licence:

  • A radio station licence
  • Documentation showing boat registration.
  • The vessel's most recent certificate of insurance

Yes, we do accept all forms of payment.

The new owner is required to supply the following documents:

  • An image or scan of the bill of sale
  • An image or scan of the prior registration
  • A radio station licence;
  • A certificate of the ship's insurance;

  • The process is very simple, please send us the following:
  • Bill of sale copy
  • Registration certificate
  • Confirmation that the boat was destroyed or dismantled