Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) scam

We've received reports of a scam involving fraudulent Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). Scammers are sending text messages claiming that you have an outstanding PCN and providing a link to pay it. These messages are not legitimate, Derby City Council will never use text messages to contact you regarding PCNs. Please delete any suspicious messages.

Renew a pleasure boat or vessel licence

A pleasure boat or vessel licence lasts for 4 years.

Applicants will be sent a renewal reminder approximately three months before the licence expires. The responsibility for renewal remains with the licence holder and after the initial reminder is issued, no further reminder will be sent.

If a licence lapses the holder cannot operate, navigate or use a vessel until the relevant licence has been issued.

How to renew a licence

To renew a licence you must:

submit a new application form
supply the required supporting documents
pay the renewal licence fee.

Please follow the instructions on the apply for a licence page to renew a licence.

Please allow up to 10 working days for your renewal application to be processed. It is the responsibility of the licence holder to apply in plenty of time to renew the licence.