Request licenses and permits on the Capitania Online+ platform

On the Capitania Online+ platform, you can make requests and apply for licences relating to maritime activity, including:

  • requesting ship surveys,
  • requesting licences for carrying out work on ships or underwater vessels,
  • registers, certificates and permits relating to boats.

Service channels

Learn where you can carry out the service and what are the advantages of each channel

  • Order now

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    See in the field "documents" what you will need to perform the service

  • At the Automatic Terminals of Capitania Online

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Who can request licenses and permits on the Capitania Online+ platform?

What are the documents and requirements to request licenses and permits on the Capitania Online+ platform?

  • Depending on the service you want, you may need:

    • municipal licences or licences from other authorities, where necessary;
    • a plan or schedule of the works;
    • other documents, such as a permit from Turismo de Portugal or from the Directorate-General for Economic Activities.

    Check the Capitania Online+ website or Capitania in the area where you live to find out which documents are required depending on your request or the permit you wish to apply for.

How request licenses and permits on the Capitania Online+ platform?

Online
To use the service, you will need to follow the steps below.

  1. Access Capitania Online+ and click on ‘Entrar’ [enter] in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
  2. Sign in using one of the following options:
  3. Select the type of service – requests and licences.
  4. Complete the form.

In person
At the Capitania Online Automatic Terminals (TACO), available for use from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00 in maritime office buildings.

You will receive the licence or a reply to your request within 72 hours.

What is the Price to request licenses and permits on the Capitania Online+ platform?

The cost depends on the type of request you are making. Contact Capitania in your area or check the costs set out in Ministerial Implementing Order No 506/2018 of 2 October (fees for acts and services provided by the bodies and departments of the National Maritime Authority).

Additional information

What is the support legislation?