Maharashtra - Get a Boat License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Get a Boat License, the applicant has to approach the Inland Waterways Authority link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The officer will come for a site inspection to check the quality and also for a safety check test.
13. Upon completion of the survey and inspection successfully, the applicant will get the boat license.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (birth certificate, PAN card, Aadhar card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Affidavit (owner & boat/vessel details).
• Copy of Insurance
• Medical certificate
• Fee receipt For Cargo Boats/Vessel
  • Insurance of the Hull and Machinery
  • Insurance of Helmsmen and Driver
• For Passenger Boat /Vessel
  • Insurance of the Hull and Machinery
  • Insurance of Passenger
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Inland Waterways Authority of India, (Ministry of Shipping)
Head Office, A-13, Sector -1, Noida, U.P.
PIN: 201301
Tele: 0120-2544036,2521684, 2522798,2521724
Fax: 0120- 2544041,2543973,2521764, 2544009
Contact link
Regional office link and link

Eligibility

• Any person who should be the owner of an insured boat/vessel is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Gender
• Age
• Aadhar card number
• PAN number
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• District
• PIN code
• Mobile No
• Email
• Boat driver details
• Insurance details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A boat license in India is an official document issued by the Inland Water Transport Authority or the State Water Transport Authority that permits an individual to operate a boat legally on the country's waterways.
• It is a mandatory requirement for anyone who wants to operate a boat for commercial or personal purposes.

Information which might help

• The license ensures that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate the boat safely and in compliance with the country's boating laws and regulations.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

Benefits:

• Legal Compliance
• Safety
• Reputation
• Insurance
• Access to More Waterways