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PCA Inspection
CE Certificate for Older Boats

Boat built before June 1998 or imported from outside the EU? Without CE Declaration of Conformity you cannot register it in REJA24. Post Construction Assessment by a Notified Body solves this. We coordinate with PRS and PZŻ — both EU Notified Bodies. €2 990 fixed.

Order PCA — €2 990 → How it works
Process

How PCA Works

From order to CE certificate in 6–10 weeks. We handle Notified Body coordination — you just give us boat documents and access.

1
Pay €2 990

Secure PayPal checkout.

2
Send vessel data

Builder's plate, hull number, engine specs, photos. We email a 1-page checklist.

3
Documentation review

Notified Body (PRS or PZŻ) reviews paperwork — 2–3 weeks.

4
On-site inspection

Inspector visits your boat (anywhere in EU). Tests + measurements.

5
CE Certificate issued

CE Declaration of Conformity by email + courier original.

Pricing

Two Options. One Process.

PCA alone, or PCA bundled with REJA24 registration — same inspection, one invoice, one timeline.

PCA Only
CE Certificate
€2 990
⏱ 6–10 weeks · Fixed price
Notified Body fees included (PRS or PZŻ)
On-site inspector visit anywhere in EU
Full documentation review
CE Declaration of Conformity
PDF + courier original worldwide
3 follow-up consultations included
Order PCA — €2 990
RECOMMENDED — ALL-IN-ONE
PCA + REJA24 Bundle
CE + Polish Registration
€3 290
⏱ 8–12 weeks · One process, one invoice
Everything in PCA Only
+ REJA24 STANDARD registration
Polish flag for non-EU / old boats
All government fees included
Worldwide courier delivery
Single point of contact, single invoice
Order Bundle — €3 290

Timeframes are estimates. The CE certificate is issued by the Notified Body (PRS or PZŻ), and in the bundle the boat is then registered by the Polish public authority (Starostwo Powiatowe, via REJA24) — by law up to 30 days, often longer in peak season. Both of those steps are outside our control, so no exact date is guaranteed; we keep things moving and update you throughout.

Why us

Why Polish-Flags.com for PCA?

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PRS + PZŻ Notified Bodies

We coordinate with both EU Notified Bodies — PRS (Polski Rejestr Statków) and PZŻ. Pick whichever is faster for your case.

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Inspector travels to you

No need to bring your boat anywhere. Our inspector flies to your marina anywhere in the EU.

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Competitive pricing

€2 990 fixed. Market range €3 000–€6 000. Same Notified Body, same certificate — better price.

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Bundle with REJA24

For non-EU boats this is the only path to EU flag. Bundle saves time, paperwork and miscommunication.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need PCA? →
If your boat was built before June 1998, imported from outside EU, or lacks CE Declaration of Conformity, you cannot register it in REJA24 without PCA. Post Construction Assessment is the only legal path to obtain CE for an existing boat.
Who issues the CE certificate? →
A Notified Body authorised by the European Union. We coordinate with PRS (Polski Rejestr Statków) and PZŻ — both EU Notified Bodies. We are the front office; they issue the certificate.
How long does PCA take? →
6–10 weeks total: 2–3 weeks for documentation review, 1–2 weeks for on-site inspection, 2–4 weeks for tests and certificate issuance.
Where does the inspection happen? →
Anywhere in the EU. Our inspectors travel to your boat. For boats outside EU, the boat must be brought to an EU port (we can advise on cheapest yacht delivery).
What if my boat fails PCA? →
The inspector will list required modifications. We refund 60% of the fee if modifications are not feasible. If you make the modifications, re-inspection is +€990.
Can I bundle this with REJA24 registration? →
Yes — recommended. Bundle price: €3 290 instead of €3 389 separately (PCA €2 990 + REJA24 STANDARD €399) — you save €99. For non-EU boats this is the only path to EU flag.
What documents do you need from me? →
Builder's plate or hull serial number, technical specifications, engine specs, photos of hull/deck/engine, any existing certificates. We send a checklist after payment.
Refund policy? →
Before inspector dispatch: full refund minus €290 admin fee. After inspector visit: non-refundable (Notified Body fees already paid). Failed PCA: 60% refund.

Old boat without CE? We solve that.

€2 990 fixed. PRS or PZŻ Notified Body. Inspector to any EU port. CE certificate in 6–10 weeks.

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