How to register a boat without documents: required papers, filing procedure, deadlines

• February 18, 2019
• Legislation
• Marina Lobacheva

A boat is a valuable asset that must be properly registered to its owner. The procedure is carried out in a special organization of GIMS, information about this property is entered into the register of this government agency. But often people who own a boat do not have any documentation for it with which they can confirm ownership. Therefore, they have a question: how to register a boat without documents. The procedure is carried out only in court, since it will be necessary to prove in court that a specific person is the owner of the vessel.

Why is registration necessary?

Before registering a boat without documents with the State Property Management Service, you should decide why official registration is needed. The fact is that it is the entry of the necessary information into the register that confirms that the boat belongs to a specific person. Each vessel has an individual number, with which inspectors will be able to identify the owner of this property.

Also, using this number, bodies of water in which swimming is allowed are determined and the route followed is recorded. Only if there is registration, control of the safe use of property is ensured. Government authorities will be able to prevent various violations related to the use of boats.

Registration nuances

Before registering a boat without documents, you need to carefully prepare for this process. The owner must ensure that his property is in working order and that he has the necessary papers with which he can prove in court that the boat belongs to him.

Registration is implemented only after the property has been inspected by inspectors. Not only the technical condition of the boat is taken into account, but also whether it is equipped with additional equipment. Registration of watercraft whose use produces emissions exceeding the established limit is not permitted. Additionally, a check is made for the presence of acceptable noise during use of the boat motor.

When issuing a permit to use a boat, the maximum speed of the craft, the maneuvers it performs, the rules for placement on the pier, as well as the owner’s knowledge of moving techniques and safety on the water are taken into account.

Procedure

The registration process itself takes place in two stages. This is registration and technical examination.

Registration - you bring documents to GIMS and fill out a registration card.

Attention! Don't forget to pay the state fee.

Technical inspection - you will need to either take the small boat to the GIMS office, or an inspector will come to your boat. There the inspector will conduct a full inspection, first on the shore and then on the water. He will check the serial numbers (VIN) of the boat and motor, and also check the compliance of the characteristics stated in the passport, assess the condition of the hull and engine, check the configuration and equipment according to the standards, and test seaworthiness. Upon completion of the inspection procedure, the inspector gives the vessel an assessment of its technical condition. When a small vessel receives a “fit” rating, the owner is given a technical certificate, and a note about the technical examination is made in the ship’s ticket. During maintenance of a small boat, the owner himself ensures that the boat is launched into the water and raised from the water.

Boats and boats that have received a technical condition assessment as “limitedly fit” may be allowed to sail with restrictions (for example, navigation area). For a vessel that has been assessed as prohibited for use, a technical inspection report is drawn up in two copies with a conclusion that the use of this vessel is prohibited; one copy of the report is handed over to the shipowner. After eliminating the comments specified in the report, the small vessel may be submitted for repeated technical examination. Repeated technical examination is carried out again. After this, the documents (numbers of boats, engines) are checked against the database at the time of the theft. Here the procedure may take a long time. See the regulation paragraph.

Which boats are subject to mandatory registration?

Many people think about how to register a boat without documents. Only some watercraft, which can be medium or small, need to be registered. They can be plastic, polymer, wood or metal. Such property can be used to achieve different purposes. When determining which boat must be registered, legal requirements are taken into account.

Watercraft with the following characteristics are subject to mandatory registration:

• hull length exceeds 20 m;
• there are more than 12 seats for transporting passengers;
• the weight of the boat exceeds 200 kg;
• a motor with a power of 10.8 liters is installed. With.

If a boat is used without prior registration, this is a violation of the law, so the user will be held administratively liable.

Is it possible to go on a boat on a body of water without a license and registration?

Everything is clear with the boat license - training and passing exams. Theory - 10 questions on the computer and practice. If the attempt is unsuccessful, a retake can only take place after 7 days.

In general, all watercraft must be registered. This applies to many boats, yachts, catamarans, sailboats and motor boats (and even jet skis).

You must go through the registration procedure. It takes a certain amount of time. Today you can call a GIMS inspector to your place, but this service is paid (in my opinion, an hour is 500 rubles).

The whole trick of driving a boat on the water without a license or registration

The law (Federal Law No. 36) says:

Boats and other floating craft that are accessories of a vessel, vessels weighing up to 200 kilograms inclusive and engine power (if installed) up to 8 kilowatts inclusive, as well as sports sailing vessels, the length of which should not exceed 9 meters, which are not subject to state registration, are not subject to state registration. have engines and are not equipped with rest areas. (https://www.mchs.gov.ru/document/223866)

That is, if your boat:

• with a total maximum weight of less than 200 kilos,
• and is equipped with a motor with a power of less than 10 horses (by law, up to 8 kW is up to 10.8 hp - most of the presented engines are up to 10 hp - 9.9 horses).

Then you do not legally have to register a boat (small craft) and do not need a license.

Although GIMS itself recommends that you still register your boat in order to avoid misunderstandings if somehow your boat is stolen or stolen.

Because the police will begin to investigate and search for a watercraft if they have a document of ownership - and this is a ship’s ticket.

I advise you to look:

What is the total maximum weight of the boat and how do GIMS calculate it?

With a boat weighing up to 200 kg, there are disagreements among owners of small boats - PVC boats and rubber boats. Some people incorrectly consider this value to be 200 kilos.

The total maximum weight of the boat is the weight of the boat + the weight of the installed motor + the equipment being carried + the filled fuel tank.

But the point is that GIMS calculates the total weight based on the requirements of GOST RISO-8666-2012 (for those interested, here - https://docs.cntd.ru/document/1200096280).

What does this mean?

This means that the weight of the boat with the motor is taken not with the one that is currently located, but with the one that is the maximum permitted and permissible for a particular boat.

Let's say there is a PVC boat (conditionally) weighing 30 kg with a motor of 5 horses, and according to the passport the maximum possible value of the motor for such a boat is 10 horses, then GIMS will count the weight exactly with 10 hp. With.

So be careful! This is naturally unfair, but...

Although they said something about the changes, nothing has been heard so far in 2019...

When is registration not required?

Before registering a boat without documents, you should make sure that registration is necessary. In some cases, it is not necessary to register the watercraft. This applies to boats with the following parameters:

• weight does not exceed 200 kg;
• the boat has less than 12 passenger seats;
• a motor is installed whose power does not exceed 10 hp. With.;
• the length of the vessel does not exceed 20 m;
• The watercraft is intended only for sports, so it is not equipped with a place to sleep.

If the existing vessel meets the above criteria, then there is no need to contact the GIMS to register this property.

Results

1. Boats weighing more than 200 kg and having an engine of more than 10 liters are subject to registration. With.
2. After registration, you must undergo maintenance.
3. If you do not have the skill to operate motorized vessels, you must take a three-month course at the State Inspectorate for Motor Vehicles, after which you will be issued a permit to operate a small vessel.
4. It is not necessary to attend GIMS courses on motor control; you can write a corresponding application and prepare for the exams yourself.
5. The law provides for the installation of a motor on only one vessel; to replace it or reinstall it on another, it will be necessary to make changes to the ship’s ticket and ship’s book.
6. The boat is registered at the owner’s place of parking or residence.
7. According to the law, there must be a ship's ticket or a certified copy of it on board the boat. If you have a motor, a permit to operate a motorized watercraft. Permission to operate from the owner, if you are not the owner of the boat.
8. Only those boats that are subject to registration undergo engine technical inspection.
9. A technical inspection must be carried out once every five years from the period when the ship is registered.
10. After the law was amended in 2012, some small vessels are not subject to mandatory registration; if they were entered into the register earlier, they should be deregistered in order to be exempt from transport tax.

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How is registration done?

If a person has documents for a boat, then the registration process is considered quite simple. To do this, perform the following steps:

• an application is drawn up in the GIMS form;
• documentation is being prepared with which the owner of the watercraft can confirm that he is the owner of the boat, and the property itself complies with numerous legal requirements;
• the boat is handed over to inspectors for examination, who must ensure that it can really be used without causing harm to the environment or citizens;
• a positive decision is made, on the basis of which changes are made to the GIMS register;
• if the decision is negative, then it is usually necessary to make some changes to the application or submit certain documents, after which the boat is registered.

After registration, the owner of the property receives a special ship ticket, and his boat is assigned an individual number. But the question most often arises is how to register a boat without documents. This property can be passed on from deceased relatives who did not have any documentation for the ship. The procedure is considered complicated, since you will have to prove your right to this watercraft in court.

What documents are issued after registration?

The result of registering a boat will be the issuance of two side numbers, a registration certificate and a technical inspection report. The certificate is a document giving permission to use PVC boats in the inland waters of Russia.

A ship's ticket is a document confirming ownership of a watercraft. It contains the technical parameters of the small vessel, side numbers and information about passing technical inspection.

Violation of the above requirements entails administrative liability in the form of a fine in the amount of 500 to 1,500 rubles. If your boat weighs less than 200 kilograms with equipment and is equipped with a motor with a power of less than 10.8 horsepower, then the vessel does not need to be registered.

Passing a technical inspection

Before registering a boat with the GIMS without documents, it is necessary to undergo a technical inspection confirming that this property can be used for sailing and transporting people. Without an inspection report, the court will not accept the statement of claim.

During the inspection, the following points are taken into account:

• the engine must meet numerous GIMS standards, since only in this case can the vessel be used safely;
• experts check all documents available for the property, and also study the items with which it is equipped;
• it is important to ensure that the vessel is safe to use;
• the assembled watercraft is inspected;
• It must certainly contain oars, an anchor, flashlights, signal lights, a first aid kit, a lifebuoy, a tow rope, buckets, repair tools and a fire extinguisher.

At the end, a special report is issued, which is necessary for registering the vessel.

When else is a technical inspection required?

The owner of the vessel must take into account that if the boat is used regularly for various purposes, then an annual inspection is required in the spring. It allows you to verify the optimal configuration of the equipment, as well as the safety of its use.

To undergo technical inspection, the owner of the boat must have a passport, as well as documents for the vessel. Some organizations offer technical inspection even if the citizen does not have any documentation for the boat.

Documentation

List of documents required for registration of a rowing boat, motor boat, cutter, jet ski (jet ski), PVC inflatable boat, self-built boat.

Attention! Remember, when buying a new boat (up to 6 meters), ask the seller for a certificate of conformity! Otherwise, you will not register the boat.

For boats over 6 meters, a certificate is not required.

Documents required for registration of small vessels for an individual:

• Copy of civil passport.
• A copy of the certificate of TIN assignment.
• Balance sheet indicating the name, type and model of the vessel/engine, serial numbers of the vessel/engine, cost and place of purchase.
• Documents confirming ownership of the vessel (certificate-invoice, purchase and sale agreement, invoice-contract).
• The vessel's operating manual (technical passport of the vessel, duly certified with the seal and signature of the seller's official).
• Documents confirming ownership of the engine (certificate-invoice, purchase and sale agreement, invoice-contract).
• Engine operation manual (technical passport for the engine, duly certified with the seal and signature of an official of the seller).

Documents required for registration of small vessels for a legal entity:

• Originals and copies of constituent documents confirming state registration of a legal entity and registration with the Tax Inspectorate.
• A certificate from a legal entity confirming the presence of a registered vessel/engine on its balance sheet.
• A copy of the manager's order appointing a person responsible for the operation of the vessel.
• Documents confirming ownership of the vessel (certificate-invoice, purchase and sale agreement, invoice-contract).
• The vessel's operating manual (technical passport of the vessel, duly certified with the seal and signature of the seller's official).
• Documents confirming ownership of the engine (certificate-invoice, purchase and sale agreement, invoice-contract).
• Engine operation manual (technical passport for the engine, duly certified with the seal and signature of an official of the seller).
• An order appointing a person responsible for the operation of the vessel.
• A duly executed power of attorney for an employee of our company who will represent your interests in all government and commercial institutions, and perform all actions necessary to carry out the assignment.

How to register a boat without documents?

If the actual owner of the vessel, for various reasons, does not have documentation for the craft, he can still register it, but the process becomes significantly more complicated. Is it possible to register a boat without documents? This is possible, but only in court.

Registration of a boat without documents is carried out according to the following sequence of actions:

• an application is initially drawn up and submitted to the GIMS department;
• this application indicates a request to register the vessel, and also provides information on the technical characteristics of the vessel;
• based on legal requirements, GIMS employees will be forced to draw up an official refusal, since according to the norm, registration of small boats can only be carried out if the necessary package of documents is available;
• You can challenge a negative decision of GIMS only by filing a statement of claim in court;
• you need to apply to the district court at the place of registration of the vessel owner;
• the application indicates the need to register the boat, and also provides the grounds for registration, which are presented as evidence that the property actually belongs to the plaintiff;
• a state fee is paid for filing a claim;
• a court hearing is held at which all the evidence presented by the plaintiff is assessed, and it must confirm that the citizen actually has the right to register the boat in his name at the State Inspectorate for Inspectorate;
• if the court makes a positive decision, then the plaintiff receives a court decision, which is then transferred to the GIMS and acts as title documentation, so no other specific documents will have to be prepared;
• Additionally, you will have to submit a technical inspection report and some other papers.

Due to the need for a trial, the process of registering a vessel becomes significantly more complicated and also takes a lot of time. Is it possible to register a boat without documents? If you complete all the steps described above and meet numerous conditions, the vessel will be correctly registered.

Documents for registration in GIMS of PVC boats

There are differences between the registration of ships by legal entities and individuals. To register ships by individuals (private owners), the following package of documents is required:

1. Application for vessel registration (the form can be found at https://rulaws.ru/acts/Prikaz-MCHS-Rossii-ot-24.06.2016-N-339/or on other GIMS websites).
2. A document confirming the identity of the person submitting the application (passport of a citizen of another state, identity card of a refugee or stateless person, residence permit, etc.).
3. Power of attorney from the owner of the vessel (if necessary, when the owner delegates the registration or right to use the vessel to another person).
4. Documents that confirm the applicant’s ownership of the ship or a change in ownership (ship ticket, certificate of inheritance, court decision, contract, etc.).
5. A document by which it is possible to determine the category of complexity of the vessel's navigation area (ship's ticket or other written certificate indicating the tactical and technical characteristics of the vessel).
6. A document confirming that a small vessel has been excluded from the register of another state (if necessary).
7. A document indicating that the applicant is registered in a specific region of Russia (certificate of registration in the territory of the Russian Federation or passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation).

Information about the documents justifying the need to register the vessel is indicated in the application.

In addition to the above documents, in order to speed up the procedure for registering a PVC boat in GIMS , it is advisable to submit:

• a document certifying payment of the state fee for the registration service (200 rubles);
• a document stating that the applicant is a taxpayer of the Russian Federation and has no debts;
• a declaration or an extract from it, in the case of importing a vessel from abroad;
• conclusion on the inspection of small vessels.

The latest documents can be obtained by registration authorities from the electronic databases of municipal payments, the customs service and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, but this will require additional time.

Is registration required for a PVC boat?

If a person has any kind of watercraft, then he may have a question about whether it is possible to register a boat without documents. Initially, you should make sure that this action is necessary.

If a citizen has a boat made of polyvinyl chloride, then, based on the provisions of Order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations No. 500, it is usually not necessary to enter information about this property into the register. This is due to the fact that such a boat often weighs less than 200 kg, so it is allowed not to register it. But these rules apply only when using this vessel in the internal waters of Russia. If you plan to travel along rivers that are located near the borders of other states, as well as through closed waters, then even when using inflatable boats you will have to go through the registration procedure.

PVC vessels that weigh more than 200 kg or are equipped with an engine with a power exceeding 10 hp must be registered. With.

Which PVC inflatable boat needs to be registered?

Based on the requirements of the above-mentioned law of the Russian Federation, inflatable boats made of PVC are subject to registration, the mass of which exceeds 200 kilograms and the engine power exceeds 10 l/s.

Boats weighing over 200 kg without an engine or with an engine with a power of less than 10 l/s, as well as boats weighing less than 200 kilograms, but with an engine power of over 8 kW (10 l/s), are subject to mandatory registration.

There are minor discrepancies in the methods for determining the mass of the boat. The law states that the mass of a boat is determined by weighing it with its motor .

Two amateur fishermen on a PVC Yukona boat, weighing 150 kilograms with a 15 l/s engine, went out to the pond to catch fish. At the reservoir they met with GIMS inspectors.

After checking the documents for the boat and motor, the inspectors determined that the operation of the inflatable boat was illegal. She was not registered.

Considering that the fishermen were caught with a violation for the first time and showed a common lack of understanding of the requirements of the law of the Russian Federation, the inspectors did not punish the culprits, but ordered them to come to the State Inspectorate of the Inspectorate within 10 days and register the vessel, or change the engine to another one with less power.

What is needed to register a PVC boat

Having purchased an inflatable PVC boat and a motor with a total weight of 300 kilograms, you must:

• Arrive at GIMS within 10 days .
• Submit the following documents to the inspection:

— boat purchase and sale agreement

— sales receipt if the boat was purchased in a store;

— technical documentation for the boat and motor;

— identification card of the boat owner;

— receipt of payment of the state fee for registration.

• Receive to the inspection and fill out:

— application form for registration of an inflatable boat.

• Arrive at the GIMS at the appointed time and receive a ship ticket . It contains the boat's registration number, which must be marked on both sides of the boat. The ship's ticket contains information about the vessel, whether it is motorized or not, its numbers, and technical characteristics.

A boat operator's license is required to operate all vessels subject to registration. It can be obtained at the GIMS department or at private courses on ship management. The cost of courses varies in each region of the country.

Conditions for registering boats from PFC

When submitting a PVC boat for registration, it must be inflated and equipped with all necessary accessories and meet the following conditions:

• technically sound;
• comply with documentation;
• compliance of the owner's full name , displayed in the certificate-invoice or purchase and sale agreement, with the owner's passport data;
• The equipment of the boat must comply with the requirements of the law of the Russian Federation.

The motor boat must have:

• towing and mooring rope – 1;
• release hook – 1;
• Lifebuoy – 1;
• oars – 2;
• life jackets - for each passenger;
• bucket with ladle – 1;
• repair first aid kit – 1;
• first aid kit – 1;
• sound signaling device – 1;
• distress flares – 2.

Registration deadlines

Before registering a boat without documents, you should understand the features of this process. It must be realized within 10 days after purchasing or receiving the vessel on the basis of a free transaction. If these deadlines are violated, this may become the basis for bringing the violator to justice.

The registration procedure itself is simple, so if you first undergo a technical inspection and eliminate all identified violations, then information about the vessel is entered into the register within a few days. After this, the owner of this watercraft can receive a document confirming the registration of the boat.

Changes to GIMS rules for small vessels

Last year, many media outlets mentioned that the Ministry of Emergency Situations was working on a new project. It was assumed that not only the concept of “Small Vessel” would be changed, but also the requirements for them. However, more than one year has passed and no new law has yet appeared. Development is still ongoing, and the rules will most likely come into force in 2021. It's time to remember all the innovations that were introduced no more than two years ago, because they remain valid.

Main differences from previous rules

There are some differences from the 2021 edition of the rules regarding the registration procedure, the type of license plate, the timing of the provision of services and the state fee. Other changes have been made, but first things first:

1. Registration. Previously, it was possible to register a small vessel only at the place of registration of the owner. Now it is permissible to register a boat at the owner’s address in any GIMS department.
2. Number plates. Until 2021, the number consisted of 7 characters. Since 2017, it contains 11 characters: two letters, 4 numbers, the inscription RUS and the region. As before, it is applied in one line on both sides.
3. Flag of Russia. Several years ago, the image of the Russian flag next to the number was the desire of the boatmaster, but now it is an obligation.
4. Deadlines. Until 2021, the period for providing public services was three working days, during which one could either register or be refused. Today, the period from the moment of submitting the application to receiving the result is also three days, but if reasons for refusal are identified, it can be extended to 30 working days.
5. Reasons for refusal of registration. Several points have been added to the rules that were in force until 2021. Registration of a transport vehicle may be refused if the factory markings are missing (or changed) or the applicant does not appear at the GIMS within one month. In addition, registration of boats that are listed as missing will be denied.

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