Environment Agency waterways: change of ownership or details and refund request form
Use this service to notify of change of ownership, update contact details or request a refund for boats registered on Environment Agency waterways.
Applies to England
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You can use this form to notify the Environment Agency:Ìý
- if you have sold a boat that is registered to use Environment Agency waterways (River Thames, Medway Navigation and Anglian Waterways)Ìý
- with new contact details for an owner of a currently registered boatÌý
- of a request to refund a registration chargeÌý
This form should only be used by the current registered owner of a boat.Ìý
If you do not notify the Environment Agency about a change in the boat’s ownership, you will continue: Ìý
- to be responsible for its registration ÌýÌý
- paying any charges dueÌý
Before you startÌý
You need to know:Ìý
- the boat name Ìý
- registration numberÌý
If you are notifying about a change of ownership, you will need to know:Ìý
- the new owner’s name, address, and contact detailsÌýÌý
- date of saleÌý
If you are notifying about a refund request, you may need to know:Ìý
- date boat permanently left the waterwayÌý
- where the boat is nowÌýÌý
- date gold licence purchasedÌý
- gold licence/Canal and River Trust index numberÌý
- trade exemption business nameÌý
- date moved onto trade exemptionÌý
Get helpÌý
For help, contact the boat registration team by:Ìý
- email at boatreg@environment-agency.gov.ukÌý
- calling us on 03708 506 506ÌýMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm