Check if you need a marine licence

Use this tool to find out:

• If your activity falls within the jurisdiction of the MMO
• If an exemption may apply (where appropriate)
• If your activity is suitable for self-service marine licensing (where appropriate)

Where applicable, you will be directed to the appropriate service.

Find out more about the MMO's jurisdiction, exemptions and self-service marine licensing.

Before you start

Ensure you read MMO's marine licence guidance. You will need to know:

• What your activity is
• Where your activity will take place
• What it will involve

The guidance will provide a basic understanding of the factors that help determine whether a marine licence is required and explain the difference between various services available.