Have you been unsure whether your vessel needs to be registered or you should get a Canadian pleasure craft license? Does it seem like there isn’t much difference between the two? The truth is that there are very large differences between them. In fact, you can only get one or the other, you can’t get…
Have you been looking for a way to file your pleasure craft license application but you just keep putting it off? Does it seem like every site you click on to file your pleasure craft license application online is a little more difficult to use than the last? We founded our site for many reasons,…
The laws and regulations for pleasure crafts in Canada require boats to be licensed with a pleasure craft license. This applies to almost any Canadian province. As the name of the license says, you require this kind of documentation for vessels used merely for pleasure or recreational purposes. Boat registration, on the other hand, applies…
To sell a boat, you need to get your paperwork right besides receiving the money for it. It’s important both the buyer and you know how to make the boat ownership transfer. Getting the right documentation will make things clear for both parties and for Transport Canada as well. The time has come to say…
Are you’re looking to visit these places and engaging in recreational activities? Then you must apply for an Ontario boating license to enjoy the full water experience. It’s important to know everything you need and how can you do it properly. Read further for more information. There are many places to visit when heading out…
There are many reasons why you would want to change the name of a boat. Maybe you just bought a used one and have no interest in keeping its original name as it has nothing to do with you. A ship’s name is something very personal for many people, since it may say a lot…
After you have bought or sold a vessel, the next step is to proceed with the transfer of license. This means that the money transaction is not enough, but the license has to be changed from one party to another as well. A Transfer of a Pleasure Craft Licence transfers the license number located on…
Imagine you are looking to buy a new pleasure craft to replace your old one. You might want to change it because you’d like a bigger one, or maybe you want to modernize yourself a bit. Every reason is valid. But if you want to sell the old one instead of keeping it, it’s important…
If you are importing a boat from Canada to USA during the current pandemic, read all you need to know about the requirements to import a boat for personal use across the borders. Complying with documentation is important to get clearance when entering the United States waters. It can take quite some time and distance…
Since last year, Transport Canada has announced a proposal to charge a fee on pleasure craft’s users to expand the number of them that require a licence and shorten the renewal period. The new implementation seeks to modernize Canada’s transportation laws, regulations, fees and services. If you own a pleasure craft operating in Canada, it’s…