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
How Do I Notify You of My Change of Address?WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A VESSEL WHOSE NUMBER BEGINS WITH THE LETTER ‘C’ (e.g., C00000BC) AS OPPOSED TO A VESSEL WHOSE NUMBER BEGINS WITH A NUMBER, AND/OR A LETTER AND NUMBERS (e.g., 32E 00000 OR BC 00000)?WHERE CAN I GET FORMS FOR DOCUMENTATION?HOW CAN I SEND MY CREDIT CARD PAYMENT?HOW DO I CHANGE THE NAME OR PORT OF REGISTRY OF MY VESSEL?HOW LONG IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION VALIDWhat are the Requirements for Registration? MUST I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION BY MAIL?WHAT IS A JOINT OWNER?MAY I RENEW A LOST CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION?HOW DO I RENEW MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?HOW DO I KNOW IF MY VESSEL MEASURES FIVE NET TONS?WHAT IS REGISTRY?CAN I LAMINATE MY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY?WHAT IS FIRST TIME REGISTRY?WHAT VESSELS CAN BE DOCUMENTED?WHAT IS VESSEL TONNAGE?What Do I Do If I Import a Boat Into Canada? WHAT IS A PLEASURE CRAFT LICENCE?WHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT?