Guidance

Change the owner of a boat registered at Rye Harbour

Notify the Rye Harbour Authority of a change in ownership of a registered boat.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 29 August 2024

Applies to England

You can use this form to notify the Rye Harbour Authority if you have sold a boat that’s registered to use Rye Harbour.

If you do not notify the harbour master about a change in the boat’s ownership, you’ll continue to be liable for the annual harbour dues.

If the boat has an engine (a powered boat), the new owner must also have third-party liability insurance.

If the boat is, or is going to be, moored at one of the moorings operated by the harbour authority, the new owner will need to apply for a new annual mooring license.

Before you start

You need to know:

• the new owner’s contact details
• where the new owner is going to keep the boat
• the name and address of the insurance company insuring for the boat for the new owner (if it’s a powered boat)

Other ways to apply

You can also register by post or email.

Change the owner of a boat registered at Rye Harbour form

ODT, 17.6 KB

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Email the form to rye.harbour@environment-agency.gov.uk or post it to:

Rye Harbour Office
Camber
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7QS

Get help

For help applying for a mooring, contact the harbour master by:

• email at rye.harbour@environment-agency.gov.uk
• calling us on 01797 225225

Terms and conditions

Rye Harbour registration terms and conditions (ODT, 9.89 KB)

Published 29 August 2024