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Issuing pleasure boat registration

This service allows the customer to register a pleasure boat.

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How to apply

Terms and conditions

  1. The age of the applicant for registration shall not be less than (18) eighteen years old
  2. Original Invoice duly attested by the Chamber of the Commerce or building certificate for new boat} {Original Bill of Sale and Deletion certificate issued by MOEI, Court or one of the competent official authorities for used boat} {Duly attested customs manifest for imports boats ...
  3. Insurance policy for the boat (valid for 13 months)
  4. National Guard approval
  5. Submission of an identity document
  6. Commitment to install a wireless device for all marine vehicles over 35 feet in length

At a glance

Processing time
Issuing pleasure boat registration4 hours
Fees
  •  UAE national: Registration fee for a pleasure boat owned by a UAE national - tonnage x AED 4.5, with a minimum of 100 AED and a maximum of 10,000 dirhams. annual tax. Total tonnage x AED 2 with a minimum of 20 AED — AED 100
    Fee type: Federal · Payment: cards, wallet, bank transfer
  • Foreigner: Foreigner-owned excursion boat registration fee - payload x 6.5 minimum AED 500 — AED 500
    Fee type: Federal · Payment: wallet, cards, bank transfer

Payment methods

MOEI Payment Gateway

  1. Credit Card
  2. Apple Pay
  3. Samsung Pay
  4. Google Pay
  5. Bank Transfer
Where to get this service
  1. Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Website
  2. Ministry of Energy & Infra(MOEI)
  3. Customer Happiness Center - Fujairah
  4. Customer Happiness Center - RAS Al Khaima
  5. Customer Happiness Center - Dubai
  6. Service delivery window - Alhamriyah
  7. Service delivery window - Ajman
  8. Customer Happiness Center- Al Mina
Who can apply

Individuals · Businesses · Government entities

  1. Individuals (UAE National, Resident, Senior UAE National /Seniors, Special Needs)
Partners
  • Coast Guard
  • Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
  • Insurance companies
  • Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority
User guide

Please check the user guide (PDF) for using the system in order to apply for the service.

Service type
Procedural
Sector
Maritime

Frequently asked questions

Required documents

  1. Proof of ownership of the pleasure boat

Need help with this service?

info@moei.gov.ae800 6634

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Last updated: 7 September 2026