Service Directory
Ship sale contract
Notarizing a contract for the sale of a ship between the seller and the buyer
Required Attachments
- Original passport or Identity Card (passport for foreign nationals)
- Original ship’s ownership certificate
- The original powers of attorney if the representation is by proxy and in the event of foreign powers of attorney, the documents must be notarized at the Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or with an “Apostille” stamp
- If one of the parties is an entity, the memorandum of association, an extract of the Commercial Registration details and the decision of the board of directors or partners
- Completed “Know Your Customer” form by all parties
Legal Regulations
- Decree-Law No. (14) of 1971 regarding notarization
- ministerial Resolution No. (28) of 2021 regarding the procedures for prohibiting and combating money laundering and terrorist financing, the illegal transfer of funds across borders in notary work, audit oversight and control and prohibiting dealing with terrorist individuals or entities.
Fees
- 25 BD
- 12.500 BD : for each additional copy
Process Time
- 1 Working Day
Service Provider
Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf
Service Processes
- Book an appointment and visit the head office of the Notary Directorate
- Register the transaction
- Pay the fees and notarize the document
- (To book appointments for notarization transactions in general, please contact us through WhatsApp 35436743, and for the real estate notarization transactions via WhatsApp 35436744.)
