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HIN - Hull Identification Numbers

- A HIN is an identification number for registered, powered recreational vessels in Western Australia that is required for all new vessel's manufactured after February 2001

- The HIN is recorded on the vessel's registration certificate

- A HIN isn't compulsory on recreational vessel's built before February 2001 unless the vessel is is to be sold and the registration transferred to new owners

- Recreational vessel's in WA cant have the existing registration transferred to a new owner without a verified HIN being on the hull and registration certificate

- You can legally own a vessel built before February 2001 and have it registered in your name that doesn't have a HIN, but if you sell the boat, the registration cant be transferred to a new owner until a HIN is assigned and a HIN certificate issued

 

Not sure if you need a HIN or if you need your existing HIN verified? Click here for our HIN checklist and FAQ:

https://www.boatcheckwa.com.au/pages/hull-identification-number-hin-checklist-faq.html

 

If you have a vessel that requires a new HIN or needs to have an existing HIN verified, click the HIN product link below for a customised price and to book a HIN inspection.