When signing a deed of sale The seller must gather a certain number of documents. Some of them are essential for the buyer to register his new boat in his name. The others are optional, but can help the buyer in his handling of the boat.
The documents to be provided depend on the length of the boat and the power of the engine.
Length < 7 m and not exceeding 22 HP (administrative)
The seller shall provide the buyer with the following documents:
- The deed of sale completed and signed by both parties and written in 3 copies originals
- The crossed out boat registration card with the mention "Sold on" signed by the seller
The seller and the buyer each keep a copy of the bill of sale. The third copy will be sent to the Délégation à la mer et au littoral (DML) by the buyer for the registration of the boat.
Length ? 7 m and engine power greater than or equal to 22 horsepower
The seller shall provide the buyer with the following documents:
- The deed of sale completed and signed by both parties and written in 4 copies originals
- The original deed of registration of the boat
The seller and the buyer each receive a bill of sale. The third is sent to the Delegation for the Sea and the Coast and the last one is sent to the customs service of the boat's home port.
Length ? 7 m without motor
The documents to be submitted are the same as in the first case, i.e. a bill of sale (in three original copies) and a crossed-out circulation card.
Optional documents
To facilitate the handling of the boat, the buyer may ask you for some non-mandatory documents. For example, the owner's manual or the user's guides for the onboard equipment. The maintenance invoices will allow him to know what has already been repaired on board and especially when the maintenance was done.
