Transfer documentation

When you are making an application to transfer an aircraft to the UK register, you must include supporting documentation. It is a legal requirement.

An application for a Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) cannot usually be accepted without the appropriate transfer documents.

Status and origin of the aircraft	Transfer documentation to be provided with application
New Part 21 aircraft constructed in a European Union (EU) member state	Part 21 EASA Form 52 (Statement of Conformity to Type design) issued within the 60 days preceding receipt of the application by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Please note: the Statement of Conformity should declare the aircraft complies with the CAA approved or accepted Type Design.
New Part 21 aircraft constructed outside the EU	Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued within the 60 days preceding receipt of the application by the CAA. Please note: UK Regulations require the transfer statement in this case to declare compliance to a Type Design approved by UK CAA.
Used Part 21 aircraft	Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued within the 60 days preceding receipt of the application by the CAA.
Non-Part 21 aircraft (those falling under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 as retained (and amended in UK domestic law) under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018)	One of the following: An Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued within the 60 days preceding receipt of the application by the CAA. A current domestic Certificate of Airworthiness issued or renewed less than twelve months prior to the date of receipt of the application by the CAA. A current domestic Certificate of Airworthiness issued or renewed more than twelve months prior to the date of receipt of the application by the CAA and a statement from the exporting authority.