New Zealand Yacht Registration Summary
New Zealand yacht registration summary is a free information resource designed to
inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and title
search guidelines for the sovereign island country of New Zealand. The data is maintained as an
open wiki forum where readers are encouraged to participate by sharing knowledge and experiences
with this particular country. Simply click on the "Wiki-Share" link to contribute further details or suggest a revision.
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Maritime
New Zealand
Website
Registry Overview
New Zealand provides a system for the national registration or flagging of yachts. This is
administered by Maritime New Zealand in two parts. Vessels registered under Part A provides a title for the vessel and facilitates the
recording of mortgages. Part B registration only provides evidence of nationality and does not confer title or
facilitate mortgages.
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
It consists of two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island, and more than 700 smaller islands.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. Elizabeth II is the
queen of New Zealand and thus the head of state. English is the predominant language in New Zealand
which is spoken by most of the population.
Registration Office
Registry services and assistance may be obtained at one of several regional offices as listed on the website.
Registration Requirements
Yachts of all types and sizes will qualify for the New
Zealand Part A registry, with certain qualifications.
In order to qualify for
the Part A registry, a vessel must be owned by a citizen or corporate body of New Zealand.
Recording Methods
The Maritime New Zealand Ship Register has provisions for recording mortgages against
vessels which are enrolled in the federal registry under Part A.
Registration Search
Transcripts of registry showing ownership, mortgages, and vessel particulars may be obtained from a
regional registry office or
a private registry service company.
