CROATIA 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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All nationalities can apply for the registration.

  • Bill of sale/Sale purchase contract
  • Passport copy
  • CE certificate/Builder’s certificate
  • A radio station license
  • Boat’s insurance policy

Yes, boats can be registered for commercial and bareboat purposes.

The documents are being accepted in the Croatian language. The sworn translation will be handled by us if the documents are not in the required language.

Over the course of a week, we can provide you a temporary registration.

That’s correct. Over the course of a week, we can provide you a temporary registration.

Yes. The certificate will be printed on official security paper, with a watermark and hologram, also will have the stamp of the Croatian Register of Shipping and the signature of the authorized official.

The Croatian registration is valid for 1 year.

Small recreational boats under 5 meters may not be required to go through the inspection as part of the registration process, but the owner is still responsible for ensuring that the boat complies with all relevant Croatian legislative requirements for safety and technical standards.

During vessels bigger than 5 m, a technical inspection is only required for the initial registration; for vessels smaller than 5 m, the port captain typically conducts this inspection every five years.

However, boats that are commercially registered in Croatia may be subject to an inspection as part of the registration procedure to ensure that the vessel satisfies the technical and safety requirements of Croatian laws and regulations.

We require the following details in order to proceed with the MMSI license:

  • Bill of sale/Sale purchase contract
  • Passport copy
  • A radio station license
  • Technical information about the radio station (Serial number, type of antenna, location where it is placed, manufacturer, model)
  • Yachts over 15 meters must have a current inspection certificate

Yes, we accept all international payment methods.

Yes, you need to provide us the following:

  • Bill of sale/Sale purchase contract
  • Passport copy (In case of company, its formation documents are needed)
  • Registration document
  • Proof of Address
  • Yachts over 15 meters must have a current inspection certificate

You can ask us for assistance in removing your registration from the Croatian registry.

Please give us the following:

  • Cancellation's written justification
  • The owner's name and contact details.
  • The boat's name, and its registration number.