Boat licensing in the South Lakeland area

Application forms and conditions for a boat operator licence, or a pleasure boat and vessel licence in the South Lakeland area.

Conditions for boat operators and vessels

Boat Operators Conditions for the South Lakeland area (PDF , 144KB)

Vessel Conditions for all areas in Westmorland and Furness (PDF , 289KB)

How to apply

Apply for a pleasure boat and vessel licence online

Apply for a full or restricted boat operator's licence online

If you apply for a boat operator licence, you'll also need to complete a ML5 medical report form and certificate (GOV.UK).

Fees

Licence typeFee
Full or restricted operator, for one year£98
Full or restricted operator, for six years £260
Category A: Small craft (rowboats, canoes etc.)£30.50
Category B: All other craft, up to 6.09 metres£55.50
Category C: All craft between 6.10 and 9.14 metres£81
Category D: All craft over 9.14 metres £126

Contact our boat licensing team for South Lakeland and Eden

Telephone: 01768 212273
Email: Admin.Licensing@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk 
Address: Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, CA11 7BF