Register a glider

How to apply to register your glider

1. Have this information ready before you begin:

   • your aviation reference number
   • a photo of the aircraft manufacturer’s data plate (for initial registration applications).

   To nominate a specific registration mark, you must have one reserved or apply to reserve an aircraft registration mark from our list of available marks.

   If you do not reserve a mark, we will allocate an available mark.

   You must submit your application via the GFA.

2. Complete the relevant form

   Registered operators, owners and registration holders can use the following forms to register a glider, change or update glider registration and ownership details.

   Apply for initial registration

   If your glider is not VH registered you will need to apply for an initial registration.

   As the owner, complete Form 1329 Aircraft registration (glider) initial registration.

   Transfer registration following a change of ownership

   As the registration holder or former owner, complete :

   • Form 1327-1 Transfer of ownership (glider). Submit this form as soon as possible. It must be within 14 days after the date of the asset's transfer.

   As the new owner, complete:

   • Form 1327-2 New owner to become the registration holder (glider). Submit this form within 28 days after the date of transfer to avoid having your registration suspended.

   Change a registration mark

   As the registration holder or authorised registered operator complete Form 1323 Change of registration mark (glider).

   Cancel a registration

   To cancel a registration, complete Form 1326 Cancellation of an aircraft registration under part 47 (glider).

   Change glider details

   As the registration holder, complete Form 1330 Change of aircraft details (glider).

   Notify the appointment or cancellation of a registered operator

   As the registration holder complete Form 1332 - Appointment / Cancellation of Registered Operator (glider).

   The current registered operator can also cancel their own appointment as the registered operator.

   Both the nominated registered operator and the holder must declare their suitability and acceptance for the roles.

   Replace a glider certificate of registration

   You can request a replacement certificate of registration if your original certificate has been:

   • lost
   • stolen
   • destroyed
   • damaged to the point that the certificate is not legible.

   To order a replacement, as the registration holder, complete Form 1399 Replacement aircraft certificate of registration (glider).

   If you need a replacement certificate of registration due to a change in owner, use:

   • Form 1327-1 (part 1)
   • Form 1327-2 (part 2).

   If you need a replacement certificate of registration due to a change in aircraft details, complete Form 1330.

3. Statutory declarations

   If you need to provide a statutory declaration for any registration related matter, see Statutory declarations to learn more and download the form.

4. Pay the fee

   You can find the applicable fees in the application forms. You must pay the fee before the GFA can process your form.