Introduction: Aircraft Registration Procedure
Aircraft Registration is a mandatory administrative procedure resulting in the aircraft obtaining Georgian nationality and being recorded in the Civil Aviation State Registry. This service covers the general registration process for any type of aircraft—whether it's a light sports plane, a hot air balloon, a glider, or a large airliner. Operating in airspace without registration is prohibited and contradicts international norms. The Certificate of Registration is the aircraft's "passport," confirming its legal status and the applicability of Georgian legislation. The procedure requires documentary precision and technical compliance, where qualified legal assistance plays a decisive role.
What Does Registration Service Cover?
This service is a comprehensive solution for managing the registration process. Specialists offer:
- Document Audit and Preparation: Checking ownership, insurance, and technical passports and bringing them into compliance with Agency requirements.
- Registration Number Reservation: Selecting and reserving a desired tail number (e.g., 4L-GEO) at the Civil Aviation Agency.
- Application Submission: Handling official procedures at the Agency, including payment of fees.
- Providing Temporary Registration: Obtaining a temporary registration certificate if necessary (e.g., for ferry flights).
- Marking Process Supervision: Controlling the correctness of applying the state mark and flag on the aircraft according to regulations.
- Radio Equipment Permit: Obtaining permission to use the radio station existing on board the aircraft.
Common Situations and Scenarios
A frequent scenario is an aviation enthusiast buying a small aircraft (Cessna, Piper) for personal flights. The owner needs help with import, customs clearance, and registration to fly on weekends. A second scenario is a flight school registering training aircraft: they need a quick procedure to ensure the training process is not interrupted. A third case is temporary admission: a foreign citizen wants to fly their aircraft in Georgia for a certain period. The specialist helps them obtain temporary recognition or registration.
Georgian Legal Framework
The registration process is regulated by Article 17 of the Air Code of Georgia and the Civil Aviation Agency Director's "Rule on Registration of Civil Aircraft." Legislation prohibits dual registration—an aircraft cannot be registered in Georgia and another country simultaneously. For registration, it is necessary that the aircraft generally not be older than 25 years (with some exceptions) and meet technical requirements. Also, radio equipment permitting is regulated by the "Law on Electronic Communications."
Process: Registration Steps
The process begins with confirming the aircraft's de-registration from the previous registry. Then the owner fills out an application and submits documents to the Agency. An Agency representative inspects the aircraft visually and documentarily. If there are no deficiencies, the aircraft enters the registry, and a Certificate of Registration is issued. After this, a fireproof plate with registration data is attached to the aircraft, and the tail number is painted on the fuselage. Finally, a Certificate of Airworthiness is issued.
Why Choose a Specialist on Legal.ge?
Aircraft registration requires a detail-oriented approach and knowledge of aviation regulations. On Legal.ge, you will find lawyers who ensure fully remote management of the process (where possible) and save you time and energy. Our specialists guarantee that your aircraft will be registered in full compliance with the law, allowing you to enjoy flying without extra worries.
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