First registration of a watercraft at a registration service point

Fill in the notification form (External link). All information marked with an asterisk (*) on this form is mandatory. By filling in the notification form in advance you can speed up the processing of your registration at the service point. Remember to sign the form.  

Make sure you enter the engine serial number in the correct format. Different makes have different serial number formats. Having the correct engine serial number is important to make sure that the system can find the information if the engine has already been registered or if the manufacturer has submitted an advance notification. For example, you can bring a photograph of the engine serial number if you are not sure which digits to include. The photograph will speed up the processing of your registration at the registration service point.

Check that the deed of transfer (External link) separately details both the watercraft and its engine, even if they are sold as parts of a single package, for instance in the case of water scooters. The deed of transfer should also include the data of the seller and the buyer. 

Check that you have declarations of conformity for both the new boat and the engine. You usually find the declarations of conformity in between the user's manual. 

Bring these attachments with you when you come to submit the notification.

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.