Yacht Registration in Montenegro
Montenegro is a small Balkan state on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. The population is about 600 thousand people, the language is Serbian. Montenegro uses the Euro, without entering the Eurozone or being a member of the EU. In 2008, the “Law on Yachts" was adopted, which made the flag of Montenegro attractive for registration. Any foreign person – an individual or corporate – can register a yacht under the Montenegrin flag. Private yachts from 7 to 24 meters are registered for a period of 3 years, after which the registration must be renewed. During registration, the yacht must undergo an inspection in Montenegro.
There is no fixed price for yacht registration in Montenegro, it is always calculated individually and depends on the length of the yacht, its age, engine power, whether the boat is sailing or motor-powered.
Registration of Pleasure Yachts from 7 to 24 Meters, up to 50 Gross Tonnage
Boat registration in Montenegro is divided into two steps. The first step is obtaining a provisional registration of the yacht and a radio license for a period of 3 months. The second step is to obtain permanent registration and a radio license for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of further renewal every 3 years. The first requirement is to complete a technical inspection of the yacht.
A technical inspection of a boat in Montenegro
is mandatory for yacht registration
The first step: obtaining a provisional registration +
a temporary radio license for a period of 3 months
Documents Required for Yacht Registration
1. An application for yacht registration (Prijava za upis u Registar), where it is necessary to provide the proposed name of the vessel, its technical characteristics, information about the owner, contact details, etc. We will help you complete this form.
2. A notarized and apostilled copy of the boat owner's passport (page with photo) or ID card, or a certificate of registration of the legal entity that owns the yacht.
3. A power of attorney, if the application is submitted not by the owner of the yacht. We will assist you to prepare one.
4. Documents confirming the ownership of the yacht, such as:
- for new boats Builder Certificate, Customs Declaration if any;
- if the vessel was purchased, then the Bill of Sale, Sales Agreement, Invoice, etc.
Copies of these documents should be notarized.
5. Documents relating to the yacht, such as CE Certificate, Certificate of Construction, Tonnage Certificate – as available.
6. Deletion Certificate issued by previous yacht register, if the boat was registered earlier.
7. Application for a radio license (Zahtjev za izdavanje radio dozvole), where it is necessary to provide a list of all radio devices on your yacht and information about your radio operator's license or certificate. Also, copies of specifications for all radio devices are required.
8. Certificate of mandatory insurance for a minimum amount of 800,000 Euro.
9. Confirmation of payment of registration fees.
During the registration process, the Register of Yachts of Montenegro can request more documents about your yacht. All requested technical details should be provided. Upon approval, you will receive provisional registration and a temporary radio license for a period of 3 months. Provisional registration is issued within 5-7 business days.
The second step: obtaining a permanent registration +
a permanent radio license for a period of 3 years
To obtain permanent registration, it is necessary to provide the originals or notarized copies of the following documents to the boat registry within 3 months:
1. The original of signed application for yacht registration (Prijava za upis u Registar).
2. The original or notarized copy of the boat owner's passport (page with photo) or ID card, or the original of a certificate of registration of the legal entity that owns the yacht.
3. The original documents confirming the ownership of the yacht, such as:
- for new boats Builder's Certificate, Customs Declaration (if applicable);
- if the vessel was purchased, then the Bill of Sale, Sales Agreement, Invoice, etc.
4. The original of the certificate of mandatory insurance for a minimum amount of 800,000 Euro.
5. The original of the signed application for a radio license (Zahtjev za izdavanje radio dozvole).
Upon completion of registration formalities, you’ll receive a Certificate from the Montenegro Ship Registry, valid for three years from the date of issue.
More Information
Registration of Montenegro flags is made by the Maritime Safety Department (Uprava Pomorske Sigurnosti), which is a division of the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs in Montenegro (Ministarstvo saobraćaja i pomorstva).
A radio license (MMSI, call sign) is issued by the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (Agencija za elektronske komunikacije i poštansku djelatnos).
To register a yacht in Montenegro, it is necessary to undergo a mandatory technical inspection of the vessel in the city of Tivat – a compulsory survey of the abovewater and underwater parts of your boat. In some cases, remote visual inspection by ship surveyor is possible, for instance, when the boat is new. Besides, the inspector can personally visit your yacht anywhere, including outside Montenegro, or appoint a certified surveyor for this purpose. However, the best choice is to pass technical inspection in Montenegro.
The length of a private yacht should be 7 meters minimum. Private yachts from 7 to 24 meters, up to 50 gross tons and up to 12 passengers on board are registered for 3 years. For all other boats, registration is made for 1 year.
All types of yachts can be registered in Montenegro: private, commercial, motor and sailing. Each registration requires individual attention. Contact us, and we will start working with you immediately.
The flag of Montenegro is recognized by the European Union. Yachts flying the flag of Montenegro can sail in EU waters without any additional procedures.
Due to advantageous geographical location, Montenegro has become a popular destination in the Adriatic for yachtsmen from all over the world.
Interesting Facts
Montenegro has not always had access to the sea, the coastline became part of the country after the Second World War.
The Bay of Kotor is called the southernmost fjord in Europe.
In the country of the Black Mountains the sun shines 250 days a year – on average, every two days out of three.
Montenegrins speak a dialect of Serbian and regard their language as independent.
Montenegro is one of the world's best places for yachting. The most famous and luxurious marina on the Adriatic coast is located here. Porto Montenegro is a marina complex in Tivat designed for modern yachts. It features expensive real estate, upscale boutiques, and top-tier cafes and restaurants.
Summary of Montenegro Flag
Convenient ‘Law on Yachts’
Available for
All Nationalities
All Nationalities
Boat Registration is
Valid for 3 Years
Valid for 3 Years
Yacht Registration for an Individual or a Company
Comparatively Affordable Price for Standing in Marinas
Easily Understandable Requirements for Documents
and Equipment
and Equipment
Provisional Registration within 5-7 Business Days
Registration for Private & Commercial Use
Good Geographical
Location
Location
Registration of
all Types of Yachts
all Types of Yachts
Easy Registration for Yachts
from 7 to 24 Meters
from 7 to 24 Meters
International Radio
Call Sign & MMSI
Call Sign & MMSI