Embarking on the waters of Canada as a recreational boater is an exhilarating experience, but it comes with the responsibility of ensuring your vessel is properly registered. National Vessel Registry Center, Corp. is your dedicated partner in navigating the nuances of vessel registration in Canada. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps…
From Inquiry to Certification: Vessel Documentation Search in Canadian Waters
Navigating the intricate waters of Canadian vessel registration demands precision and expertise. As boat owners set sail on the path to certification with Transport Canada, the role of vessel documentation search becomes a beacon guiding them through the process. At National Vessel Registry Center, Corp., we delve into the seamless journey from inquiry to certification,…
Determine Whether or Not You Need a Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence
You’ve probably heard that to operate a recreational boat in Canada, you need a Canadian pleasure craft licence. Well, let’s take a look at what that entails. Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence As stated by the Canadian Shipping Act of 2001, a pleasure craft license is a document with a unique identifying number for a vessel,…
A Quick Guide to the Basics of Your Nova Scotia Boat Registration
Your Nova Scotia boat registration will be very important when it comes to operating your commercial boat in the province’s waters. Learn everything there is to know about it here. Getting Your Nova Scotia Boat Registration As soon as you receive ownership over a boat meant for commercial operation, you will need to register it…
How to Replace Your Canadian Registry Certificate When Lost or Damaged
If you’ve lost or misplaced your boat documentation, you will have to go through an application process to recover it. Here’s how you can replace your lost Canadian registry certificate. Canadian Registry Certificate There’s a reason why it’s so important that you get your vessel documentation certificate in order as soon as you purchase your…
Find Boat Owner Contact Information and Easily Get in Touch With Them
Do you need to find boat owner information so that you can contact them? Well, lucky for you, Transport Canada has the perfect registry to help you with this. Here’s how you can use it. How to Easily Find Boat Owner There are many different cases in which you might end up needing to reach…
Commercial and Recreational Documented Vessel Transfer of Ownership
How you carry out your documented vessel transfer of ownership will depend on what vessel you’re transferring. Here are the two types of Transport Canada transfers. Documented Vessel Transfer of Ownership To make the sale of a vessel official, at least in administrative terms, you will have to file for a documented vessel transfer of…
The Guidelines For How to Display Your Canadian Boat Registration Numbers
Once you receive your Canadian boat registration numbers, it will be important for you to display them on your vessel. Here are all the guidelines you’ll need to follow when doing this. How to Display Canadian Boat Registration Numbers If you recently got your Transport Canada registration in order, then that means you received your…
File Your Boat Transfer in Quebec Following These Two Simple Steps
The process of transferring ownership of a boat over to your buyer can seem complicated, but we’re here to make sure it isn’t so. Here’s how to easily process a boat transfer in Quebec. Taking Care of a Boat Transfer in Quebec Transferring ownership of a vessel is a very important step in selling your…
How Should New and Used Commercial Boats Join the Boat Registry in Ontario
The boat registry in Ontario exists to promptly keep track of all the commercial boats that operate in the province. Here’s what you need to do for your operation to join the registry. Joining the Boat Registry in Ontario The boat registry in Ontario exists to keep track of the commercial vessels operating in Ontario…