This registry only applies to commercial (non-pleasure) vessels that are 15 gross tons or less. This type of registration is required for: Vessels less than or equal to 15 gross tonnes used for commercial purposes with propulsion motors of 10 horsepower (7.5kW) or more (if unsure of tonnage, check this explanation of tonnage measurements) commercial river rafts government-owned vessels with propulsion motors of 10 horsepower (7.5kW) or more This type of registration is not required if: Your vessel does not or will not have a mortgage You do not wish to register an “official” name You don’t intend to travel outside of Canada.
Vessel Registration FAQs
Where Can My Port of Registry Be? HOW DO I RENEW MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?MAY I RENEW MY DOCUMENT EARLY?RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY EVERY FIVE YEARS THROUGH OUR SITEWhat Information Do I Need to Apply for Historical Research of a Vessel?CAN I LAMINATE MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?WHAT IS A BARE-BOAT CHARTERED VESSEL?What is a Bareboat Charter?What is a Port of Registry? How Can I Learn the History of a Vessel?Which Vessels Have to Be Registered and Licenced?ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOCUMENTATION?How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel? WHAT ARE THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS?DO I NEED A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?HOW CAN I SEND MY CREDIT CARD PAYMENT?HOW DO I REPORT A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP?What Do I Do If I Import a Boat Into Canada? How Do I Prove Ownership of My Vessel?