Motorboats and motor vessels on Lake Constance must be registered. Sailing boats without a motor, paddle boats and rowing boats that are longer than 2.5 meters must be registered.
Information about the service depends on the selected region. You can change the region. In most cases, you can specify your place of residence or select the place where you want to use the service.
Bavaria
All motorboats and motor vessels on Lake Constance must be licensed. Sailing boats equipped with a motor or with living, cooking or sanitary facilities are also subject to registration.
Sailing boats without a motor, paddle boats and rowing boats that are longer than 2.5 meters only need to be registered. When you register, you will also receive a boat license.
The prerequisite for approval is
You must have approved boats re-inspected by the competent authority every three years (re-inspection).
You must notify the authority within two weeks of any changes that affect the information on the registration certificate.
If you sell your vehicle, you must inform the authority of the buyer's address and future location within two weeks.
If you move the habitual residence of your vehicle to the jurisdiction of another authority, you must apply for a new registration certificate within two months.
between 20 and 10,000 euros
The fees depend on the type and size of the watercraft. The main criteria are engine power, cabin superstructure and sail area.
You must apply to the competent authority for the registration of your boat.
An expert will determine the time and place of the first inspection. He inspects the entire boat for its
The official inspection takes place in all weathers. The boat must be in the water for the inspection and all parts must be accessible. The expert may request a test drive.
You will receive the certificate of approval if the boat complies with the regulations during the inspection.
Note: If you have lost the certificate of approval or it has become unusable, you can apply for a duplicate from the issuing authority.
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The processing time depends on the individual case. Processing usually takes one to two weeks.
