Despacho, transmisión y baja de embarcación de recreo (clearance, transfer and deregistration of recreational vessels)

Despacho, transmisión y baja de embarcación de recreo (clearance, transfer and deregistration of recreational vessels) is filed with Capitanía Marítima competente (DGMM). With Managora you do it 100% online: you answer a few questions, sign a digital mandato (power of representation) and we draft, sign and file your application for you. Estimated total cost: €109. Official tasa (government fee): No tasa for clearance: the despacho of recreational vessels for private use is free of charge. If the operation is a transfer or a registry deregistration, it is settled using the Modelo 790 of the registration registry, and we will inform you of the amount before filing.

We process operations for recreational vessels ALREADY registered with the Capitanía Marítima: transfer of ownership (change of owner), deregistration due to scrapping or export, change of name or home port, renewal of the seaworthiness certificate, or clearance to sail (despacho). We verify the transfer title, seaworthiness certificate, civil liability insurance, and tasas. Legal framework: RD 1027/1989 + RD 875/2014 + Orden FOM/1144/2003.

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What we charge you
€109
Managora's fee
€109.00 (21% VAT incl.)
Tasa (official government fee)
No tasa for clearance: the despacho of recreational vessels for private use is free of charge. If the operation is a transfer or a registry deregistration, it is settled using the Modelo 790 of the registration registry, and we will inform you of the amount before filing. (suplido: paid to the authority on your behalf, no VAT)
Processing time
Usually resolved within 2-4 weeks after the documentation is complete.
What you receive
Application

Cost breakdown: 109,00 €: our fee 109,00 € (21% VAT incl.). In a transfer, you will pay separately the ITP (property transfer tax) of your Autonomous Community based on the value of the vessel..

Despacho, transmisión y baja de embarcación de recreo (clearance, transfer and deregistration of recreational vessels): how is it filed?

  1. 1Answer the questions (around 6 minutes).
  2. 2We verify the documentation according to the requested operation.
  3. 3Payment of 109,00 € (21% VAT incl.).
  4. 4Signing of the framework mandate and submission to the competent Capitanía Marítima.

Which documents do you need?

  • DNI/NIF/CIF of the owner.
  • Hoja de asiento (vessel registration sheet) or navigation permit of the vessel.
  • Sales contract or transfer title (if transferring ownership).
  • Valid seaworthiness certificate (for clearance / renewal).
  • Proof of valid civil liability insurance.
  • Proof of payment of the ITP (Modelo 620) if there is a sale.
  • Certificate from the scrapping facility or export DUA depending on the type of deregistration.

Legal basis and things to bear in mind

  • Legal framework: RD 1027/1989 + RD 875/2014 + Orden FOM/1144/2003.
  • This is different from the initial registration/matriculación (see inscripcion_buque_recreo).
  • The transfer of ownership is subject to ITP (Modelo 620) unless it is a transaction between businesses subject to VAT.
  • Connections: inscripcion_buque_recreo, titulo_nautico_per.

Despacho, transmisión y baja de embarcación de recreo (clearance, transfer and deregistration of recreational vessels): frequently asked questions

Despacho, transmisión y baja de embarcación de recreo (clearance, transfer and deregistration of recreational vessels): how much does it cost?

We charge you €109: our fee plus, where applicable, the fixed official tasa we advance. 109,00 €: our fee 109,00 € (21% VAT incl.). In a transfer, you will pay separately the ITP (property transfer tax) of your Autonomous Community based on the value of the vessel.. Managora's fee is €109.00, 21% VAT included (€90.08 net + €18.92 VAT). The official tasa charged by the authority (a suplido paid on your behalf, no VAT) is: No tasa for clearance: the despacho of recreational vessels for private use is free of charge. If the operation is a transfer or a registry deregistration, it is settled using the Modelo 790 of the registration registry, and we will inform you of the amount before filing..

Despacho, transmisión y baja de embarcación de recreo (clearance, transfer and deregistration of recreational vessels): how long does it take?

Usually resolved within 2-4 weeks after the documentation is complete.

Despacho, transmisión y baja de embarcación de recreo (clearance, transfer and deregistration of recreational vessels): which documents do I need?

You need to have to hand: DNI/NIF/CIF of the owner., Hoja de asiento (vessel registration sheet) or navigation permit of the vessel., Sales contract or transfer title (if transferring ownership)., Valid seaworthiness certificate (for clearance / renewal)., Proof of valid civil liability insurance., Proof of payment of the ITP (Modelo 620) if there is a sale., Certificate from the scrapping facility or export DUA depending on the type of deregistration.. You do not upload them here: we collect the details through the guided chat.

Who files the procedure?

Managora files it in your name with Capitanía Marítima competente (DGMM). You only provide the details through the chat and sign a mandato (power of representation); we prepare, sign and register it.

Can it be done online?

Yes. The whole process is online: you answer a few questions in the guided chat, sign a simple mandato on screen and receive the receipt and the official documents by email, with full legal validity.

Related procedures

Based on the legislation in force and on the official site of the competent authority: Capitanía Marítima competente (DGMM).

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