buying or registering a seConD hanD vessel? - NSW Maritime
buying or registering a seConD hanD vessel? - NSW Maritime
buying or registering a seConD hanD vessel? - NSW Maritime
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Transfer The regisTraTion<br />
once you have bought a <strong>vessel</strong>, you have 21 days to transfer<br />
the registration and pay the transfer fee (no stamp Duty<br />
applies). if you don’t transfer the registration within 21 days,<br />
you may be charged a late transfer surcharge.<br />
if you fail to transfer the <strong>vessel</strong> nsW <strong>Maritime</strong> may cancel the<br />
registration. once your registration is cancelled, the <strong>vessel</strong> is<br />
then unregistered and uninsured, and heavy penalties apply<br />
f<strong>or</strong> operating an unregistered <strong>vessel</strong>. You will also be liable f<strong>or</strong><br />
any other damage you cause to people <strong>or</strong> property if you have<br />
an accident.<br />
To transfer the <strong>vessel</strong> registration you will need to lodge in<br />
person, <strong>or</strong> mail to any nsW <strong>Maritime</strong> operations Centre:<br />
■ The certificate of registration f<strong>or</strong> the <strong>vessel</strong>, completed and<br />
signed on the back by the registered owner.<br />
■ The hin (Boatcode) pink certificate if the hin number is<br />
not rec<strong>or</strong>ded on the registration certificate.<br />
■ Proof of your identity such as your car drivers licence <strong>or</strong><br />
passp<strong>or</strong>t (refer to Proof of identity brochure f<strong>or</strong> acceptable<br />
documents). if mailing the application f<strong>or</strong> transfer, the<br />
proof of identity section on the back of the certificate<br />
of registration must be completed and verified by an<br />
auth<strong>or</strong>ised signat<strong>or</strong>y (refer to Proof of identity brochure<br />
f<strong>or</strong> auth<strong>or</strong>ised signat<strong>or</strong>ies).<br />
■ The receipt (<strong>or</strong> copy) showing that you are the new owner.<br />
■ Concession card <strong>or</strong> a copy (both sides) if applicable.<br />
■ Transfer fee, and (if applicable) renewal fee.<br />
in addition to the above requirements the following must be<br />
provided if you are arranging f<strong>or</strong> an auth<strong>or</strong>ised representative<br />
to act on your behalf to transfer the registration of the <strong>vessel</strong><br />
into your name:<br />
■ Proof of identity f<strong>or</strong> themselves.<br />
■ Completed <strong>vessel</strong> registration certificate with your proof of<br />
identity signed off by an auth<strong>or</strong>ised signat<strong>or</strong>y.<br />
■ Letter of auth<strong>or</strong>isation to act on behalf of the registered<br />
controller.<br />
buyer’s CheCk list<br />
Bef<strong>or</strong>e you purchase the <strong>vessel</strong>, ask yourself<br />
these questions:<br />
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Has the seller given me the certificate of<br />
registration?<br />
Has the registered owner completed<br />
and signed the back of the certificate of<br />
registration?<br />
Has the seller provided a receipt (listing<br />
all required details) f<strong>or</strong> the purchase of<br />
the <strong>vessel</strong>?<br />
Has the seller provided written proof<br />
(such as a sales receipt) that he/she<br />
actually owns the <strong>vessel</strong>?<br />
Does the registration number and HIN<br />
number on the <strong>vessel</strong> match those on the<br />
certificate of registration and Boatcode<br />
certificate (if applicable)?<br />
Have I checked with REVS to find out if<br />
there is any money owing?<br />
furTher inf<strong>or</strong>MaTion<br />
info Line on 13 12 56<br />
(open 7 days a week 8.30 am to 4.30 pm)<br />
Your local nsW <strong>Maritime</strong> operations Centre<br />
www.maritime.nsw.gov.au<br />
WaT0883 – 09/11<br />
<strong>buying</strong> <strong>or</strong><br />
<strong>registering</strong> a<br />
<strong>seConD</strong> <strong>hanD</strong><br />
<strong>vessel</strong>?<br />
requireMenTs You shouLD knoW
general inf<strong>or</strong>mation<br />
nsW <strong>Maritime</strong> has produced this pamphlet to guide you through<br />
the process of <strong>buying</strong> a second hand <strong>vessel</strong> that is to be registered<br />
f<strong>or</strong> recreational use. it explains how to avoid <strong>buying</strong> a stolen <strong>vessel</strong>,<br />
and the documents required to transfer registration of the <strong>vessel</strong>.<br />
f<strong>or</strong> further inf<strong>or</strong>mation telephone info Line on 13 12 56<br />
(8.30am to 4.30pm) 7 days a week <strong>or</strong> visit our website:<br />
www.maritime.nsw.gov.au<br />
generaL inf<strong>or</strong>MaTion on regisTering a VesseL<br />
■ Vessel registration can only be applied f<strong>or</strong> in one individual's<br />
name <strong>or</strong> <strong>or</strong>ganisation's name.<br />
■ applicants must be at least 16 years of age.<br />
■ Concessions apply to the renewal component (not transfer)<br />
of the registration if you are the holder of a valid pensioner<br />
concession card issued by Centrelink <strong>or</strong> Veterans’ affairs.<br />
What should I do bef<strong>or</strong>e buyIng a <strong>vessel</strong>?<br />
CheCk The PaPerW<strong>or</strong>k<br />
ask the seller to show you:<br />
■ The current nsW <strong>Maritime</strong> certificate of registration f<strong>or</strong> the<br />
<strong>vessel</strong>.<br />
■ The hin/Boatcode (pink) certificate if the hin number is not<br />
rec<strong>or</strong>ded on the registration certificate.<br />
note: if the certificate of registration does not rec<strong>or</strong>d the<br />
hin number and the seller is unable to provide a hin/<br />
Boatcode certificate, you will need to obtain a hin/Boatcode<br />
certificate pri<strong>or</strong> to transferring the registration.<br />
■ Proof that the person selling the <strong>vessel</strong> is also the registered<br />
owner, such as a receipt/bill of sale and photo identification,<br />
eg. a driver’s licence <strong>or</strong> passp<strong>or</strong>t in the same name.<br />
CheCk The VesseL<br />
Check that the details on the certificate of registration and the<br />
hin/Boatcode (pink) certificate (if applicable) match the details<br />
on the <strong>vessel</strong> itself.<br />
To do this, examine the <strong>vessel</strong> and write down:<br />
■ Vessel registration number (displayed on both sides of the<br />
hull f<strong>or</strong> mechanically propelled <strong>vessel</strong>s and on the transom<br />
f<strong>or</strong> sailing <strong>vessel</strong>s).<br />
■ hull identification number (hin) which is generally affixed<br />
to the starboard side transom of the <strong>vessel</strong>.<br />
■ engine details.<br />
Check f<strong>or</strong> signs of tampering with the hin number, such<br />
as grind marks, scratches <strong>or</strong> numbers that have been overstamped.<br />
if you are suspicious contact your local police.<br />
if the <strong>vessel</strong> is fitted with navigation lights, check that they fully<br />
comply with legal requirements (see nsW <strong>Maritime</strong>'s<br />
"Be Bright – Be safe at night" brochure).<br />
CheCk ThaT There is no MoneY oWing on The VesseL<br />
if you buy a <strong>vessel</strong> from a private seller who still owes money<br />
on it, the <strong>vessel</strong> could be repossessed and you could lose both<br />
the <strong>vessel</strong> and your money. To determine if any money is owing<br />
bef<strong>or</strong>e <strong>buying</strong> a <strong>vessel</strong>:<br />
■ Call the register of encumbered Vehicles (reVs) on<br />
13 32 20, 7 days a week from 8.30am - 5.30pm weekdays,<br />
9.00am - 5.00pm weekends and public holidays, <strong>or</strong><br />
■ Visit the reVs website at www.revs.nsw.gov.au and do the<br />
reVs check yourself.<br />
f<strong>or</strong> the reVs check you need:<br />
■ Vessel registration number.<br />
■ hin (Boatcode) number.<br />
■ engine details.<br />
You can also call nsW <strong>Maritime</strong> <strong>or</strong> check with the police to see<br />
if the <strong>vessel</strong> has been rep<strong>or</strong>ted as stolen.<br />
if the reVs check shows that no money is owing on the <strong>vessel</strong>,<br />
ask them to send you a search Certificate. This certificate is<br />
the simplest way to prevent a financier repossessing the <strong>vessel</strong><br />
if someone else you don’t know about still owes money on the<br />
<strong>vessel</strong>. f<strong>or</strong> a small fee this certificate is your written protection<br />
against repossession of the <strong>vessel</strong>.<br />
if reVs shows that someone does owe money f<strong>or</strong> the <strong>vessel</strong>,<br />
don’t buy it until you are certain they are going to repay the debt.<br />
geT a reCeiPT<br />
if you have done all of these checks and you decide to buy the<br />
<strong>vessel</strong>, ask the seller to:<br />
■ Complete and sign the back of the certificate of registration<br />
(must be the registered owner as shown on the front of the<br />
registration certificate).<br />
■ give you a receipt that shows:<br />
❑ Your full name and address,<br />
❑ The date you bought the <strong>vessel</strong>,<br />
❑ The registration number and the hin (Boatcode)<br />
number <strong>or</strong> a full description of the <strong>vessel</strong>,<br />
❑ The w<strong>or</strong>ds “paid in full” <strong>or</strong> similar, and<br />
❑ The seller’s full name and signature (check that the<br />
signature on the receipt matches the one on their<br />
driver’s licence).<br />
remember the receipt is the only proof that you now own<br />
the <strong>vessel</strong>.