Government-owned vessels can also be registered with Transport Canada. In order to obtain registration, a form is known as Form 17 – Application for the Registration of a Government Ship, under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, Subsection 46 (3) will need to be completed. This document requires a significant amount of information about the vessel…
Form 1 – Application for Registry

Canadian Vessel Registry Center makes Form 1 – Application for Registry easy. Our simple-to-use online portal allows you to submit your documentation in a painless, accurate manner. Whether you’re applying for first-time registration or seeking renewal, the Canadian Vessel Registry can help get you there. Take a moment to explore our website and see what…
Form 9 – Application for Provisional Certificate of Registry

If you’re currently awaiting a Certificate of Registration for your vessel from Transport Canada, but you’re interested in selling your boat to a buyer in a foreign nation, or you need to move it for another reason, you may think you’re out of luck. With a Form 9 – Application for Provisional Certificate of Registry,…
Why is Vessel Registration a Good Idea?

Your vessel is an expensive investment. For that reason, it is vital that you protect it against theft and other external factors. Because your boat can be easily stolen, it is a good idea to apply for vessel registration in Canada. Having your boat registered will help government agencies to identify your boat in case of an…
National Vessel Registry Center Has the Documents You Need

To ensure that your boat or yacht is documented properly and legally, you need to submit all documents to the proper authorities. But submission to the National Vessel Registry is not as easy as you think it is. Several types of documentation must be provided, so your boat will be properly licensed and insured. You…
A Guide to the Pleasure Craft Licence Application

Under Transport Canada’s boating documentation guidelines, a pleasure craft licence is a document with a unique identifying number for a recreational vessel. This allows you to have a distinct number attached to your vessel in order to properly identify it in situations such as searches and rescues. If you’re wondering about how to get one,…
Learn All about the Canadian Vessel Bill of Sale Requirements for Registration

Boat ownership is very exciting and full of promise. However, as you probably know already, there is definitely some paperwork that comes with this, and it can easily get intimidating. Don’t worry, though, because that’s what we at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp are here for. Let’s take a look at the Canadian vessel…
Pleasure Craft Licence in Ontario and Elsewhere

A pleasure craft licence can be the best kind of licence. Basically, it’s a licence to have fun. You can take your friends or family out for a day or night on Canada’s wonderful waters. You can lie out in the sun and then gaze up at the stars. Go for a swim, go skiing,…
About the Small Vessel Registry

At first glance, the “Small Vessel Registry” may sound odd. It almost seems like something out of a kid’s movie. Like, the Registry for Small Vessels where all of the tiny boats go. In reality, this registry is for certain vessels in Canada. Not all vessels have to get this kind of registration, in fact,…
Form 1 Application for Registry: Where it Starts

There’s nothing quite like the joy of owning your first boat. Instead of having to be a guest on someone else’s vessel or taking the wheel for a bit, you are now in control. You’re in charge, what you say goes. There’s a freedom that comes with it. That freedom is exciting but it’s also…