Passenger Vessel Licence
First application for a Passenger Vessel Licence
(Includes 1 day application process)
You will need to submit the following to the National Excise Licence Office for first time applications:
- A completed Passenger Vessel Application Form.
- Confirmation of your authorisation under the Merchant Shipping Act.
- Proof of ownership.
The application requires a signature by:
- the licensee, if a sole trader
- one of the partners, if a partnership
- the company secretary or a director of the company, in the case of an incorporated firm.
When Revenue has processed your application, we will issue you with a First Time Application Notice. This notice invites you to complete your application and pay for your licence.
All licensees require tax clearance and, in certain cases:
Revenue will automatically check your tax clearance status before issuing the licence.
Next: Renewal of a Passenger Vessel Licence