Apply for a pleasure boat class B licence

Class B are boats that are crewed by a bosun and take no more than 12 paying passengers.

How to apply

To apply for this licence:

• download a PDF version of the pleasure boat class B licence application form to print off and complete, or
  
• download a Word version of the pleasure boat class B licence application form and type into the document, allowing you to keep an electronic copy  

We are unable to accept this form by email because it must have a signature. Please print the form, sign it and return it to:

Environmental Services 
Unit 1, Newfields Business Park,
2 Stinsford Road,
Poole
BH17 0NF

Fees

From 1 April 2018, the annual licence fee is £76. The requirement for third party insurance cover is a minimum of £5 million.   

Boat Inspection fee additional - paid direct to the council's boat inspector. Please read the "pleasure boats - notes for applicants" document.