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,…
British Columbia (BC) is one of Canada’s premier tourist and vacation destinations–and for good reason. Between the breathtaking vistas afforded by the mountains and wilderness and the sprawling Pacific coastline, there are countless ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Vancouver and beyond. If you happen to be a boat owner, there are not many…
Planning on Bringing a Boat into Canada from the United States? Well, in such a case, it will be a good idea to know what to expect from the process. Here’s what you should be aware of. Bringing a Boat into Canada It’s very important, when bringing a boat into Canada, that before you put…
Abandoned boats in Ontario sit in a bit of administrative limbo. That is until someone finds it. Here’s what you can do if you happen to find an abandoned boat with no ownership in Ontario. Boat With No Ownership in Ontario So, did you find a boat with no ownership in Ontario? Would you like…
Parting ways with your vessel? Then you’ll have to file the form for a boat registration transfer of ownership. In this article, you will find everything you’ll need to know to properly apply for this. Boat Registration Transfer When a boat changes hands, you will need to file for a boat registration transfer of ownership,…
Boaters in Canada who are new to boating may confuse getting a license for their boat with registration. You cannot license and register your boat simultaneously and the two forms of documents are not the same. Licensing vs Registration: How They Differ Canadian boat owners can only choose licensing or registration. They can’t combine these…
We’ve all had those “Oops!” moments—like misplacing our cherished boating license. Before you start imagining a summer without skimming the waves, let’s figure this out together. We’re diving into the essentials of the lost boating license saga and giving you the ropes on how to recover it. We’ll also cover some important points on the…
Did something happen to your boat registration certificate? Did you misplace your boat documentation? You will have to request a copy of the boat registration from Transport Canada. Here’s how you can do that without any problem right here on our website. Request a Copy of the Boat Registration When it comes to vessel documentation,…
If you’re looking to operate a vessel commercially here in Quebec, you better get it properly registered beforehand. Here’s what you need to do to get your Boat Registration in Quebec. Initial Boat Registration in Quebec Did you just acquire a new vessel? Do you intend to use that boat commercially in Quebec waters? Well,…
It’s exciting to start a fishing trip but also to sell your boat to someone else who wants to go on an adventure. But before any of this, you should not forget to get the British Columbia BC bill of sale for your boat. This paper is your formal record, your watertight guarantee, and your…