In Canada, all non-pleasure vessels powered by an engine of 10hp (7.5kw) or more and commercial river rafts must be registered with Transport Canada’s Canadian Register of Vessels or Small Vessel Register (Commercial).
Vessel Registration FAQs
WHAT ARE THE REGISTRY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS?What is a Port of Registry? How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? WHAT IS VESSEL TONNAGE?WHAT ARE THE VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT MARKING REQUIREMENTS?HOW DO I OBTAIN TITLE INFORMATION FOR A DOCUMENTED VESSEL?WHAT IS VESSEL TONNAGE?What Vessels May Be Registered? WHAT ARE THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS?Anyone Over 16 Can Apply for a Pleasure Craft LicenceWHAT HAPPENS TO THE VESSEL WHEN ONE JOINT OWNER DIES?DO YOU HAVE WALK-IN SERVICE?Which Vessels Have to Be Registered and Licenced?WHERE DO I DISPLAY MY PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?What Makes a Boat a “Pleasure Craft?”What Information Do I Need to Apply for Historical Research of a Vessel?How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? How Many Owners Can a Vessel Have? How Do I Notify You of My Change of Address?CAN A DINGHY HAVE THE SAME OFFICIAL NUMBER AS A REGISTERED VESSEL?