Private jetties

If the structure does not exist yet, you will need to apply for a new Erect and Construct Jetty Licence.

To apply you must submit:

• Completed New Jetty Licence Application form
• A copy of the Certificate of Title showing ownership for the property or land to where the structure is situated
• An A4-sized site plan showing the structures dimensions and location in relation to the applicant's property (the plan must include all other structures that exist, e.g. boat ramps, other jetties and mooring poles)
• Copies of all relevant local government or other authority approvals
• Complete Marine Engineers drawings or sketches of structure and its location in relation to land.

Once the jetty structure has been built in accordance with the timeframe approved by the local authority, you must complete a statutory declaration before the Use and Maintain licence can be issued.

If you have purchased property or land with an existing jetty or structure which is now legally owned by you, you will need to apply for an Existing Private Jetty licence.

Your application must include:

• A New Jetty Licence Application form, signed by the applicant and the previous licensee (who has relinquished the licence)
• Copy of the certificate of title showing ownership for the property or land to where the structure is situated
• An A4-sized site plan showing the structures dimensions and location in relation to the applicant's property. The plan must include all other structures that exist, such as boat ramps, other jetties and mooring poles

You must apply for a modification to an existing private jetty licence, if you want to:

• change the type of activity your jetty is used for, such as changing a private jetty to one used for commercial activity.

• change and modify the jetty structure from its original construction, including:
  • new piles
  • a change to the shape or size of the jetty (footprint)
  • jetty add-on (for example, boat lifter)
  • anything related to the construction and foundation of the structure which may be under water.

To apply you must submit:

• A completed Jetty Licence Application Modification of Existing Structures form
• Copy of the certificate of title showing ownership for the property or land to where the structure is situated
• An A4-sized site plan clearly showing the modification to the dimensions and location of the structure in relation to the applicant's property (If the modification of licence is submitted due to structure change the plan must include all other structures that exist, such as boat ramps, other jetties and mooring poles)
• Copies of all relevant local government authority or other authority approvals

See below for current fees for private jetty licensing.

All fees listed are GST free unless stated otherwise.

You can pay your jetty licence and renewal fees by:

• DoTDirect
• Telephone 1300 655 322 for payment by Mastercard or VISA (available 24 hours)
• Call 13 11 56, select option 5 and option 2 to speak to a Maritime Licensing Officer
• Visit at DoT Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre and show your invoice or licence application.

Settlement agents

If you are a settlement agent and are unable to pay fees on behalf of your clients, contact the Maritime Licensing team on 13 11 56 for banking and payment options.

Remember to always reference your jetty licence and account number.