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Dutch Kadaster Boat Registration

Official Dutch registration through the Kadaster, creating a public ownership record and a basis for recording a mortgage when the vessel and documents qualify.

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AuthorityKadaster

TypeTeboekstelling

ValidityNo routine expiry

OwnershipInternational review

Direct answer

Is Dutch Kadaster the right registration?

Kadaster registration, known in Dutch as teboekstelling, records the vessel and ownership in the Dutch public registers. It is not the same product as the former ICP document.

The vessel is identified through measurement and official marking requirements. Because the record can support title and mortgage transactions, ownership evidence is examined more closely than for a light cruising document.

Good fit

Owners seeking a durable European ownership record or a register capable of supporting a marine mortgage.

Look elsewhere when

You only need a low-cost cruising document or cannot provide a clear ownership chain and vessel identification.

Customer-facing prices

Registration service packages.

We show the service price offered to the customer. Your written review identifies any vessel-specific work before you proceed.

Primary route

Kadaster registration

€1,695

Assisted ownership registration for a qualifying vessel.

Eligibility and document review
Application coordination
Measurement and marking guidance
Kadaster liaison

Request eligibility check

The quoted package covers the standard service. Unusual measurement, microdot, translation, notarisation, mortgage or ownership-chain work is confirmed separately before proceeding.

Who can apply

Owner and vessel eligibility.

Individuals and companies can be assessed, including owners outside the Netherlands.
The boat must be identifiable and the ownership chain must support the applicant's claim.
The vessel's construction, location and availability for measurement or marking can affect the route.

Private and commercial use

Registration can suit private yachts and ownership structures requiring a durable record.

Commercial or charter use requires a separate assessment of safety, operating and crewing rules.

An ownership registration does not replace local cruising licences, customs evidence or a radio licence.

Prepare the file

Documents normally requested.

The final checklist depends on the owner, vessel history and intended operation. Never legalise or translate documents until we confirm the format.

01Passport and proof of address

02Bill of sale or other transfer document

03Builder's certificate or construction evidence

04Previous registration and deletion evidence

05Hull and technical particulars

06Company documents where applicable

From review to certificate

How we handle the application.

Review

We review the owner, ownership structure, vessel, present flag and intended use before accepting the instruction.

Checklist

You receive a jurisdiction-specific checklist. We identify documents that need translation, certification, notarisation or apostille.

Application

We prepare the application and coordinate signatures, registry liaison and any survey or measurement work that applies.

After issue

After issue, we explain certificate delivery, markings, radio steps, renewals and changes that must be reported.

After registration

Report changes of ownership and material registered particulars.
Complete any required marking or microdot identification work.
Arrange separate radio, safety and commercial permissions where the vessel's equipment or use requires them.

Reasons to consider it

Advantages

Official public ownership record
No routine five-year renewal cycle
Mortgage registration can be available
Clear distinction from the ICP

Before you decide

Limitations

Higher setup cost than light registrations
Measurement and marking can be required
Ownership evidence must be robust
Not a shortcut around local tax or operating rules

Common questions

Dutch Kadaster registration FAQs.

Is Kadaster registration the same as an ICP?

No. Kadaster teboekstelling is an official public registration; the ICP was a different and lighter documentation product.

Is it available to foreign owners?

Many international ownership profiles can be assessed, but the owner and vessel documents must be reviewed first.

Can a mortgage be recorded?

A registered vessel can support mortgage registration, subject to the transaction and legal documentation.

Does it expire?

The ownership record does not use the same routine renewal cycle as many flag certificates, but changes must still be recorded.

Does it prove VAT status?

No. Registration and VAT or customs evidence are separate.

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