Register your boatfor free.
NZ Boat Register is a free, voluntary digital record platform for recreational boats, watercraft and marine gear in New Zealand. It is not the official Maritime New Zealand Register of Ships and does not prove legal ownership. It helps owners document, identify, manage and transfer registered records.
Not just boats.
Boats
Kayaks
Jet skis
Sailing dinghies
Paddleboards
Kontikis
Fishing drones
Dive floats
Trailers
Bags, packs and cases
Electronics and devices
Tools and machinery
Vehicles
Marine gear and equipment
Five minutes. Free.
1
Create a free account
Sign up at nzboatregister.co.nz with your email address.
2
Select Register Boat
Choose Register Boat (or Register Gear for equipment).
3
Add your details
Enter make, model, serial number, colour, photos, and emergency contacts.
4
Save your registration
Your record is saved. Return at any time to update details.
5
Optionally add AquaTAG or AquaGPS
Link a physical identification tag or GPS tracker to your registered asset.
NZ Boat Register vs other registrations.
| NZ Boat Register | Maritime NZ | Yachting NZ | Council / AT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who manages it | NZ Boat Register (private platform) | Maritime New Zealand (government) | Yachting New Zealand | Local councils / AT |
| What it covers | Recreational boats, gear, vehicles, assets | Commercial vessels, overseas voyaging | Yachts and sailing vessels | Personal watercraft in some regions |
| Mandatory? | No - voluntary | Yes for commercial vessels | Recommended for members | Required in some regions |
| Proves legal ownership? | No | Yes (official register) | No | No |
| Cost | Free | Fees apply | Via membership | Varies by region |
Ready to register?
It is free and takes about five minutes.
