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Order an extract from the ship register or an abstract of title

You can order an extract from the ship register or an abstract of title electronically. Choose an unsigned copy or an electronically signed document.

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The extract from the ship register shows the ship’s registry details, the dates on which mortgages were confirmed and prohibitions on alteration entered in the register.
The abstract of title shows the ship’s valid mortgages and any prohibitions on alteration.

You can receive the document

  • as a downloadable copy in My e-Services without a signature or stamp 
  • as an electronically signed document in My e-Services 
  • as an electronically signed document ordered by email.

Order a document

  1. Step 1

    Choose how the document is delivered

    In My e-Services, you can order either a downloadable copy or an electronically signed document.

    If you do not need a signature or stamp on the document, choose a downloadable copy.
    If you need an electronically signed document, you can order it through My e-Services or by email.

  2. Step 2

    Order the document in My e-Services

    Log in to My e-Services and go to Watercraft and vessels and the Vessels tab. 

    There you can order an extract from the ship register or an abstract of title either as a downloadable copy or as an electronically signed document.
    If you are using the service on behalf of a company, you need the Ordering Transport Vehicle Information authorisation.

    You can pay for a company order by invoice if invoicing has been enabled.

  3. Step 3

    Order an electronically signed document by email

    Order an extract from the ship register or an abstract of title primarily in My e-Services. You can also order an electronically signed extract from the ship register or abstract of title by email at alusrekisteri@traficom.fi. 

    Include the following information in your email

    • the vessel’s identification details
    • the document language: Finnish, Swedish or English
    • personal identity code or Business ID for invoicing
    • billing address, if the invoice recipient is a foreign company or individual.

    You will receive the electronically signed document by email.

    You can verify the validity of the document using Traficom’s certificate verification service.

Processing time for electronically signed documents

You will receive the electronically signed document by email within five business days of placing the order.

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