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Avon Navigation Trust Annual Licences

Applying online is quick and easy — it usually takes around 10 minutes

Before you begin, please read these instructions carefully:

  • Select the appropriate Licence Type from the dropdown below.
  • Fill in all required fields accurately. If a field is not applicable and not required, simply leave it blank.
  • Review your details carefully before submitting to ensure accuracy.
  • Payment is securely requested via credit or debit card at the end of this application
  • Please Note: If you have had a notification for an un-licenced boat while afloat issued, do not apply online, contact the Compliance Team on 01386 552517 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Licence Period
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Important information - Paddle craft include: Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Row Boats, Rowing sculls, inflatable hand powered craft. All craft using the river require a licence.

Important information - This registration form must be used to apply for a Registration Certificate for the Avon (Covering the River Avon from Alveston Weir to its confluence with the River Severn). All craft afloat on the Avon must comply with the boat safety scheme, be insured against third party risk, ANT recommends at least £3,000,000 cover including salvage costs, and display a current registration certificate.

Contact details:

Please enter your title.

Please enter your first name.

Please enter your last name.

Please enter your house number and/or name.

Please enter your street name.

Please enter your Town/city.

Please enter your postal code.

Please enter a your telephone number.

Please enter a contact email address.
Boat Details:

Please enter requested information.

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Please select boat.

Please select boat.

Please select boat.

Please enter title.

Please select boat.

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Please enter your house number and/or name.

House boat location.
Is it residential (more than 6 weeks per year)?
Is it residential (more than 6 weeks per year)?

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Please contact the office on 0300 111 2010 for residential applications. Unfortunately we cannot accept online applications for this and you will not be able to submit this form.
Have you registered and licenced this craft in your name before?
Have you registered and licenced this craft in your name before?

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Please enter requested information.

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Please enter title.

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Please enter your beam name.

Please enter your draft name.
Measurement in which beam and draft values have been provided
Measurement in which beam and draft values have been provided

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Is your boat propelled by either steam or electric
<div uk-tooltip="title:If the main propulsion of the boat is by steam or electric a 40% discount will be applied automatically to the total. DO NOT select YES if you have a diesel or petrol engine fitted.; pos: top-left""> <span uk-icon="icon: info"> Is your boat propelled by either steam or electric </span> </div>

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Is your boat currently afloat on Avon waters?
Is your boat currently afloat on Avon waters?

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Please select home mooring.
Is your boat on the water?
Is your boat on the water?

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I confirm I have permission from my mooring owner / operator to live on board
<div uk-tooltip="title: Please check with the owner / operator of the mooring site to ensure residential mooring is allowed.; pos: top-left""> <span uk-icon="icon: info">I confirm I have permission from my mooring owner / operator to live on board</span> </div>

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My mooring is flood safe
<div uk-tooltip="title: Following prolonged rain fall the river will rise and go into flood. If you plan to live on your boat, you must have means of safe access from your boat in the event of flooding and the boat must be moored on a floating pontoon or other such mooring where the boat can freely rise and fall without further adjustment of the mooring lines whilst in flood.; pos: top-left""> <span uk-icon="icon: info">My mooring is flood safe</span> </div>

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Is your boat propelled by either steam or electric?
<div uk-tooltip="title: If the main propulsion of the boat is by steam or electric a 40% discount will be applied automatically to the total.; pos: top-left""> <span uk-icon="icon: info"> Is your boat propelled by either steam or electric?</span> </div>

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Please indicate the use of the boat
Please indicate the use of the boat

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Commercial permission required and separate commercial fees apply. Please contact the office for commercial operators details.

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Is the boat used for residential purposes (more than 6 weeks per year)?
Is the boat used for residential purposes (more than 6 weeks per year)?
If you live on your boat for more than 6 weeks per year this is classed as residential, and you will need to purchase and residential licence.
Does the boat have more than one owner?
Does the boat have more than one owner?

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Please enter requested information.
Home Base
<div uk-tooltip="title: If you moor your boat permanently on other waterways e.g. River Severn or canal system, you may apply for an annual licence and will qualify for a 20% reduction. Please contact the office to apply for the discount.; pos: top-left"> <span uk-icon="icon: info"></span> Home Base </div>

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Do you have a current Canal and River Trust licence?
Do you have a current Canal and River Trust licence?

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Have you had an annual licence with Avon Navigation Trust previously?
Have you had an annual licence with Avon Navigation Trust previously?

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Boat safety details

Important information - All boats operating on the Avon require a Boat Safety Scheme Certificate (BSS) or a Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) for brand new boats. This is like a boat MOT - your insurance and river licence will be invalid if you do not have a current BSS.

Only boats with no cabin, no fixed fuel and no cooking facilities (like a canoe or very basic open motor boats are exempt)

More information is available at www.avonnavigationtrust.uk or contact the ANT office on 01386 552517.

Is your boat exempt from BSS?
<div uk-tooltip="title: Is your craft really BSS Exempt? In the interest of public safety, boats on the River Avon must have a valid Boat Safety Scheme Certificate (BSS). However, a certificate is not required in support of a licence application in either of the following cases.; pos: top-left"> <span uk-icon="icon: info"></span> <b>Is your boat exempt from BSS?</b> </div>

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Please select date.

Please enter your BSS or RCD certificate number.

Please select date.

Please enter your BSS or RCD certificate number.

Is your craft really BSS Exempt?

In the interest of public safety, boats on the River Avon must have a valid Boat Safety Scheme Certificate (BSS). However, a certificate is not required in support of a licence application in either of the following cases.
In order to be exempt ALL 3 conditions must be met in either case 1 or case 2. Please tick conditions that apply to your craft:

Please tick conditions that apply to your craft:

The Boat (Case 1)
The Boat (Case 1)

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OR:
The Boat (Case 2)
OR: <br>The Boat (Case 2)

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A boat may be considered to have no engine if: (a) It has a diesel engine that has been permanently decommissioned in such a way that it cannot reasonably be put back into use AND (b) Any diesel fuel tank has had all connections, except the vent, properly sealed.
<div class="uk-alert-danger uk-text-default" uk-alert> <p>A boat may be considered to have no engine if: (a) It has a diesel engine that has been permanently decommissioned in such a way that it cannot reasonably be put back into use AND (b) Any diesel fuel tank has had all connections, except the vent, properly sealed.</p> </div>

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Licensing & Payment:

Please enter requested information.

Please enter your insurance policy number.

Please select date.
Please provide your insurance details
Please provide your insurance details

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Please upload your files.
Boat safety certificate
<div uk-tooltip="title: All boats operating on the Avon require a Boat Safety Scheme Certificate (BSS) or a Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) for brand new boats. This is like a boat MOT - your insurance and river licence will be invalid if you do not have a current BSS. Only boats with no cabin, no fixed fuel and no cooking facilities (like a canoe or very basic open motor boats are exempt) More information is available at www.boatsafetyscheme.org or contact the ANT office on 01386 552517.; pos: top-left""> <span uk-icon="icon: info">Boat safety certificate</span> </div>

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Insurance details
<div uk-tooltip="title: The Avon Navigation Trust requires that all boats using the river must comply with the Boat Safety Scheme. In addition, all vessels, (powered and unpowered), must be insured against third party risk of at least £3,000,000, and include salvage cover.; pos: top-left""> <span uk-icon="icon: info">Insurance details</span> </div>

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Boat Licence terms & conditions
<div uk-tooltip="title: The Avon Navigation Trust is Governed by Bye-Laws. A copy of these Bye-Laws can be downloaded from the Documents page. Any person contravening the Bye-Laws is liable to prosecution..; pos: top-left""> <span uk-icon="icon: info">Boat Licence terms & conditions</span> </div>

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Opening days and hours for licensing and enquiries:
Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:00pm.
0300 111 2010