South Australia - Replace a Boat Licence

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Procedure

1. Gather the original documents which provide your evidence of identity
2. Download, print and complete a Replacement boat operator's licence or special permit to operate a recreational vessel form.
3. Submit your application with your evidence of identity documents:
   1. In person: Submit your application at a Service SA customer service centre with the fee payable. Note: If you are taking your application into a Service SA customer service centre you will need to bring in original documents.
   2. By Mail: Send your application to GPO Box 1533 Adelaide 5001 with the fee payable enclosed by either cheque, Visa or MasterCard. If you are posting in your application, you may send in certified copies of evidence of identity documents. You must take your original evidence of identity documents to a Justice of the Peace to have the copies certified.

Change of Name

1. Download, print and complete the advice of change of name or address form.
2. Submit the completed form along with all other required document in person at a Service SA customer service centre. If you're taking your application into a Service SA customer service centre you will need to bring in the original documents.
3. Submit your application by mail: If you are posting in your application, you may send in certified copies of evidence of identity documents to GPO Box 1533 Adelaide 5001. You must take your original evidence of identity documents to a Justice of the Peace to have the copies certified.

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Required Documents

• Completed Replacement boat operator's licence or special permit to operate a recreational vessel form.
• Valid identification

Change of Name

You may submit any one of the following:

• marriage certificate issued by Registrar Births, Deaths & Marriages (Commemorative Certificates are not acceptable)
• change of name registration with Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry
• deed poll certificate (previously issued by Lands Title Office)
• divorce papers: Decree Nisi or Absolute (indicating the name being reverted to).

Office Locations & Contacts

South Australia Customer Service Centre

Locations and opening hours

Telephone assistance (available Monday to Friday - local call charges apply):
Registration and driver's licences - phone 13 10 84 (8.00 am to 6.00 pm)
General government information - phone 13 23 24 (9.00 am to 5.00 pm)

Email: [email protected]

Marine Safety Officer

• Metropolitan: Phone: 8260 0088 Fax: 8260 0061
• Berri: Phone: 0407 713 178
• Kadina: Phone: 0408 851 042
• Murray Bridge: Phone: 8532 8161 Fax: 8532 8140
• Port Lincoln: Phone: 0407 553 010
• Kangaroo Island: Phone: 8553 2064
• Goolwa / Victor Harbor: Phone: 0409 792 751

Eligibility

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Fees

A fee is payable for a replacement boat licence, unless the replacement is required because of a change of name.

Boat operator licence and special permit fees

• Licence issued to person who held special permit: $16.00
• Licence issued to person who did not hold special permit: $37.00
• Special permit issue: $16.00
• Replacement licence/special permit: $16.00

Validity

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Documents to Use

• Replacement boat operator's licence or special permit to operate a recreational vessel form.
• Advice of change of name or address form

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

If you have lost or destroyed your licence, or changed your name you will need a replacement licence.

Following are procedures on how you can apply to obtain a replacement boat licence.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• South Australia Government Website:

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transport-travel-and-motoring/boating-and-marine/boat-operators-licences-and-permits/update-a-boat-licence

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