Frequently Asked Questions

It is possible to register a yacht in France if you have a passport from the EU, EEA, or you live there.

A company can register for French flag registration if it was established in France and if the vessel is primarily utilized for commercial or professional activities.

Please send us the documents listed below:

• Copy of the bill of sale
• Copy of your passport or corporate registration documents (if applicable)
• Detailed description of the vessel's radio equipment, including manufacturer, model, and serial number
• Certificate of compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Proof of compliance with French maritime communication authority regulations

Yes, you can.

The language of all documents submitted to register should be in French. If the documents are not in French, we will take care of the sworn translation.

It will take 20 days to process your application.

No provisional! You will get the original registration in 20 days.

Yes. The registration document is an official document with the stamp and signature of the French government, and it presents the aforementioned facts in a formal way.

It remains in effect forever.

For boats under 24 meters that are registered as recreational boats, surveys are not required. The compliance may be examined, but they will still need to follow safety and environmental laws.

It is mandatory to fly the French flag.

Yes.

Yes, for the MMSI please provide us the following:

• Photo/scanned copy of your passport
• Photo/scanned copy of bill of sale/sale purchase contract
• A declaration that environmental and safety requirements have been complied with
• A list of the equipment (including all the information, such as the manufacturer, model, and serial number)
• Proof that the French marine communication authority's regulations were adhered to.

Yes, we do.

We need a copy of new bill of sale and inspection or survey report to proceed.

We need the original copy of registration and a copy of bill of sale