We all know just how important it is to maintain your boat documentation in order. What happens if you misplace it, though? Let’s go over what you should you in case you lost boat ownership in Ontario. Keeping Your Registration in Order You went through all that trouble to get your registration in the first…
If you’re considering purchasing a vessel, then you’ve probably heard it will be important for you to get a vessel certificate of registry for it. This will arguably be the most important document you get in relation to it, so it’s good to know what you’re getting into. What is Your Vessel Certificate of Registry?…
If you are a vessel owner or even a prospective one, then you are at least tangentially familiar with the Transport Canada ship registry. This database aims to keep track of all commercial vessels operating in Canadian waters. Not only does this help the corresponding agencies enforce important regulations and guidelines, but it also helps…
If any changes are to occur regarding the ownership of the vessel, be that a sale, a transfer, or a shared deal, you will need to go through the corresponding administrative process. This, known as a transfer of Canadian registration, will make the process official and make sure the record reflects accurate information. Let’s go…
Buying a boat from a foreign vendor will involve importing a vessel into Canada, which is far from a complicated process. Well, at least it shouldn’t be one if you keep in mind every step of the process. Let’s take a look at everything you should pay attention to as part of this process. Importing…
A new vessel is an exciting venture… once you are done with the necessary paperwork, of course. Not that this has to be a lot, but it certainly is something you’ll have to focus on. First in the order of business, you will have to establish your boat ownership in Ontario. Let’s talk about the…
When it comes to keeping boating registration and licenses in order, it’s fairly easy to get lost in terms of what you’ve already done, what the previous owner did, and what else you need to keep track of. There are, of course, mechanisms in place when it comes to helping you deal with all that.…
You probably don’t think too much about your boating registration, do you? You got it when you first got your vessel and then didn’t have to do anything with it. That is, of course, until you have to update it or make some random change. Maybe you’re even selling the vessel. In such cases that…
Properly documenting your vessel, like most bureaucratic processes, might seem complicated at first, but it doesn’t have to be. The thing that a lot of vessel owners get stuck on is the difference between license and registration. Which one should they get? What will the process look like for your particular vessel? Here’s a brief…
Your vessel registration will always have to reflect accurate and current information. This means, among other things, that it needs to be tied to the port of registry where you maintain the vessel. Let’s take a closer look at this. Determining Your Port of Registry While you’re not using it, your vessel is most likely…