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==Procedure==
'''How to Apply''' 
All boats( including steam vessels) imported and used in Botswana must be registered with the Government of Botswana, Boat registration process is applicable in the following two scenarios;
*Registration of boats that are to be imported into Botswana
*Registration of boats that are already in Botswana
 
'''Apply In Person:''' '''Registration and license of vessels that are to be imported into Botswana'''
#The owner of the boat/person concerned should visit the Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices to apply.[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-land-management-water-and-sanitation-services Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Office Location & Contact Details]
#Applicants are required to collect and complete the APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION AND IMPORT PERMIT FORM AVC 3}; Forms are available for free at the front desk at any of the Department of Water and Sanitation offices or directly download it using this link [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20AND%20IMPORT%20PERMIT%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form AVC 3]
#Submit the completed Form AVC 3, attach to the following supporting documents (listed below), to the AVC unit at the nearest Department of Water and Sanitation office.
#The application is then assessed based on the information and documents that have been provided and if complying, you will be required to pay P44.00 and an Original import permit is issued, to be submitted at the port of entry.
#Upon entry at the port, the applicant is required to register the boat at the nearest AVC unit Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices at a fee of P44.00 and obtain a registration certificate, which will have a registration number to be displayed on the boat and this is the number to be used for the identification of the boat.
#Upon request by the applicant, the boat is sprayed and inspected at an applicable fee of BWP 44.00 and the applicant will be issued with a boat spraying and inspection report
 
'''Registration and licensing of vessels that are already in Botswana'''
#The owner of the boat/person concerned should visit the Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices to apply. (Contact details are listed below)
#Applicants are required to collect and complete form AVC1- APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION. Forms are available for free at the front desk at any of the Department of Water and Sanitation offices or directly download using this link; [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration Form]
#Submit the completed form attached to the following supporting documents (listed below) to be verified by the AVC unit officer and pay the registration fee.
#Once the registration fee has been paid, the AVC unit officer will register the boat and the applicant is issued with a registration certificate, which will have a registration number to be displayed on the boat and this is the number to be used for the identification of the boat.
#Upon request by the applicant, the boat is sprayed and inspected at an applicable fee of BWP 44.00 and the applicant will be issued with a boat spraying and inspection report
 

==Required Documents==
*Duly completed
**[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration Form]
**[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20AND%20IMPORT%20PERMIT%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form]
*Certified copy of Omang card for citizens
*Certified copy of passports for non-citizens
*Attach specifications of the boat and state where the boat is going to be kept ;(applicable to boats that are to be imported)
*Boat Ownership Certificate
 
'''PLEASE NOTE''': The Department of Water and Sanitation /head office or Regional Offices; AVC UNIT reserves the right to request for additional document/s as applicable.
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services''' Private Bag 00434 Gaborone Botswana '''Address''': Plot Number 1108, AKD Building, Main Mall Tel: (+267) 368 2000/361 5300 Fax: (+267) 390 4826/3913055 Tollfree: 080 060 0737 
'''Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Offices contactsGaborone Department of Water and Sanitation''' (Headquarters) '''Address''': Block B, Old Lobatse Road Plot 2509, Water Quality and Conservation, Ground Floor, Office G04 Private Bag 0029 Gaborone Botswana Tel. (+267) 3607100 Fax. (+267) 3903508 
 
'''Mahalapye Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' Xhosa 2 Ward P.O. Box 30 Mahalapye Botswana Tel. (+267) 4710251 Fax. (+267) 4711729 
 
'''Jwaneng Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' RAC Office Block, Plot 385, Marakanelo Street, Unit 2 Private Bag 002 Jwaneng Botswana Tel. (+267) 5880396 Fax. (+267) 5881225 
'''Serowe Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' Private Bag 005 Dinokwane WardSerowe Botswana Tel. (+267) 4633403 Fax. (+267) 4600273 
 '''Francistown Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office''' Plot 252/2567, Od BGI Building Private Bag F181 Francistown Botswana Tel. (+267) 2413117 Fax. (+257) 2413449 
'''Gumare Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}''' Bothatog' Ward P.O. Box 131 Gumare Botswana Tel. (+267) 6874029 Fax: (+267) 6874976 
 
'''Maun Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}''' Along Sir Seretse Khama Road Private Bag 002 Maun Botswana Tel. (+267) 6860452 Fax. (+267) 6860372 

'''Kasane Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}''' Plot 90026, President Avenue Street, Newtown P.O. Box 26 Kasane Botswana Tel. (+267) 6250323 Fax. (+267) 6250377 
'''Ghanzi Department of Water and Sanitation {Regionakl Office}''' Plot 1301, Bosele Ward Private Bag 0025 Ghanzi Botswana Tel. (+267) 6596226 Fax. (+267) 6597583 
'''Tsabong Department of Water and Sanitation {Regional Office}''' Ikageng Ward Private Bag 0029 Tsabong Botswana Tel. (+267) 6540216 Fax: (+267) 6540636 
[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-land-management-water-and-sanitation-services Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Office Location & Contact Details] 
WORKING HOURS: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays: 
 

==Eligibility==
*All citizens, non-citizens, and businesses who hold a Boat Ownership Certificate and own a boat can apply for this service.
 
 
==Fees==
'''Applicable chargeable fee''' 
*Boat Import Permit: BWP44.00
*Boat registration: BWP44.00
*Inter-zonal Movement Permit: BWP44.00
*Boat Inspection and Spraying: BWP44.00
*Issue of duplicate certificate of registration: BWP2.00
 
 
==Validity==
*The boat registration card/license is valid Forever but should be updated in case of modification of the appearance of the boat or change of ownership.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration Form] 
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/APPLICATION%20FOR%20BOAT%20REGISTRATION%20AND%20IMPORT%20PERMIT%20FORM.pdf Application For Boat Registration And Import Permit Form] 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*The time frame for processing the application is usually within one (01) working day.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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from external websites.
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myspace, revver,
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width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video
is displayed.
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'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908. 

 
==Required Information==
*Full name of the applicant
*Contact details {telephone/cell no/email address}
*Type of boat {Yacht/Dinghy/Rowing/Sailing/House/Canoe/Kayak/Raft/Barge/Inflatable/Sailboard/ Catamaran/Punt/Amphibious/Air/Pontoon/Ferry/Other (specify)
*Dimension of the boat {length/ width /height}
*The shape of hull: Conventional, double (Catamaran), other: (specify)
*Materials from which hull constructed: *Steel/ Fiberglass/ Aluminum/ Wooden/ Other (specify)
*Colour of hull exterior (if painted, state colour of various coats. If more than one colour top coat, specify)
*Country of origin: Manufacturer’s name and address (if home-built, state maker’s name, and address)
*Date of Manufacture
*Commercial description: Model, code, or type
*If the boat has already been registered, state reason for re-registration: because of change in ownership */of transfer from another zone. * if because of change owner, state previous name/address
*Declaration by the applicant
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*All boats imported and used in Botswana must be registered with the Government of Botswana. No vessel will be allowed to sail in Botswana waters without proper registration.
 
 
==Information which might help==
Enter other information which might help. 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.gov.bw/tourism/boat-registration Boat Registration] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 
[[Category:Botswana]]

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