Apply to change or transfer (vary) a marine licence

There are four kinds of changes (variations and transfer) you can apply for:

administrative - such as changing the address of the licence holder
routine (or minor) - such as extending the expiry date of the licence
complex changes - such as changes to the method of the works
transfer of licence – transferring the licence to another licence holder

You cannot make changes to a band 1 licence or expired licences.

When to contact us before you apply

If you:

aren't sure which type of variation applies to you
want to make complex changes to your licence

contact the marine licensing team at marinelicensing@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk.

We'll let you know if you can apply for a variation or you will need to make a new marine licence application.

Apply for a variation

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Apply for a transfer

To apply for a transfer of your licence, you must complete a transfer of licence application form. This form is available on the marine licence application forms page of our website.

Pay your fee

Once you've completed the form you must pay one of the following fees:

£240 for an administrative change
£480 for a routine change
£120 hourly rate for complex changes, charged in arrears
£480 for a transfer of licence

Pay by calling us on 0300 065 3770 between 9 and 5, Monday to Friday or by BACS transfer to:

Company name: Natural Resources Wales
Company address: Income Department, PO Box 663, Cardiff, CF24 0TP
Bank: RBS
Address: National Westminster Bank Plc., 2 1/2 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4BA
Sort code: 60-70-80
Account number: 10014438

After you've applied

Once we receive your completed form and payment, we'll acknowledge receipt. We'll tell you how long it should take us to determine your application.

Our service levels are:

21 days for an administrative change
21 days for transferring of licence
8 weeks for a routine change
4 months for a band 2 complex change
no time limit for band 3 complex change

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