It’s no secret that Canadian waters are ideal for fishing, sailing, and everything in between. But before you dive in, let’s talk bureaucracy. Specifically, let’s discuss your pleasure craft license as well as Transport Canada’s role in regulating our boating paradise. While the rules and regulations can seem like a maze, compliance is critical for…
Ahoy, water enthusiasts! Imagine the wind blowing through your hair, the sun kissing your skin, and the thrill of racing over open water. There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush you get from water sports, and owning a Sea Doo is like having a golden ticket to this aquatic playground. But before you rev up…
Are you ready for a new journey? Life is made up of many different stories, and each one has its own thrills and difficulties. Here at the National Vessel Registry Center, we know that sometimes, your interests or goals change, and if that happens, you may have to give up your beloved boat. But there…
Some people think that registering a pleasure craft is getting a license. However, registering and Licensing a Pleasure Craft is not the same thing. When you get a license, you receive a boat number you can display on each side of your boat’s bow. A registration allows you to display a number on the exterior,…
What happens if you don’t have ownership proof for your pleasure craft? If you do not have a copy of a Bill of Sale, you can submit a declaration under oath on the Canadian Vessel Registry website. So, what exactly is a declaration of oath? How do you fill it out? When do you need…
Always have the up-to-date proof of ownership (such as a Pleasure Craft License (PCL) or Vessel Registration, plus a Bill of Sale) with you when using your pleasure craft. Also, make sure that the vessel ownership information on your vessel registration in Canada is current, which means you’ll need to submit updated records via the…
The Canadian Vessel Registry is your online source for entering your pleasure craft vessel in the Pleasure Craft Licensing System – the most effective and quickest way to apply for a boat license for your recreational boat. Applicants can send their application for a new, transferred, or updated pleasure craft license electronically. You need a…
Canadian law considers any motorized recreational watercraft with a motor of at least 10 horsepower to be a pleasure craft, or vessel eligible for Pleasure Craft Registration or a pleasure craft licence. Boats like canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats, motorboats, and yachts all are defined as pleasure crafts. Any vessel that does not carry passengers (for…
Are you aware that registering your boat comes with several perks? In the event of a disaster on Canadian waters, your boat’s registration number serves as a distinct identifier. This number also helps prove your ownership if the vessel is irreparably damaged. Moreover, a Pleasure Craft Registration enables you to proudly showcase the boat’s name…
It’s easy to see why boating in British Columbia is a favored pastime. British Columbia, commonly called BC, is one of the 10 Canadian provinces and three territories that make up the country of Canada. The “Columbia” in British Columbia refers to the Columbia River, flowing from the Rockies into the U.S. state of Washington.…