The first registration must be completed before you put a watercraft into service in Finland.
All information marked with an asterisk (*) on this form is mandatory. Your registration will be dealt with faster at the registration service point if you fill in the notification form (External link) in advance.
Check that the bill of sale details both the watercraft and its engine separately (External link), even if they are sold as a single package, for instance in the case of water scooters. You will need a declaration of conformity for both the boat and the engine if they are new.
You will always be asked to prove your identity when you visit a registration service point. You can use a passport, an identity card or a Finnish driving licence to do so.
If you have all the required documents and information, the registration will be completed there and then, and you will also receive the registration number straight away. The registration certificate will be mailed to you in about two weeks.
You may, however, use your watercraft already before the registration certificate reaches you. However, remember to attach the registration number to the craft as instructed. If necessary, the authorities can check the system to see that the watercraft has been registered and that the certificate is being issued. It is, however, a good idea to always keep the bill of sale in the watercraft when using it.
