All across Canada, springtime is in the air. Before you know it, boats will be heading down to the landing, dropping into the water, and making waves. If you are thinking about joining the illustrious ranks of Canadian boat owners, this is likely cause for excitement. After months or even years of saving, you are…
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.…
The process of boat ownership transfer from one person to another is an essential aspect of keeping a boat in good condition. The transfer of boat ownership is more complicated and may occur in a few different ways. The boat owner will typically sell it to another individual during a conventional boat sale. In this…
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…
With most transactions you carry out, a receipt will often be enough to establish someone as the new owner of the item that was sold. However, when it comes to larger goods such as a home or a vehicle, there are certain administrative and official processes that will need to certify these changes in ownership.…
It’s difficult to understate just how important it is to make sure have your boat licence is always in order if you want to sail undeterred. So, what happens if you have a lost boat licence in Ontario? Well, you’ll have to replenish it. The Importance of Your Boat Licence Your boat licence is a…
There’s nothing more exciting than the prospect of buying a boat. After all, the maritime world will open up to you in all sorts of ways. Of course, buying a boat in Canada is a complicated matter, and one that you will need to put some thought into. Let’s take a closer look at what…
There are many different kinds of vessel-related documents that you might have to get throughout your ownership of a boat or ship, but the last one you’ll have to deal with will be the certificate of deletion of the vessel. What is a Certificate of Deletion? A certificate of deletion is a document that certifies…
Obtaining a Canadian ship license is the first step in vessel registration in Canada. This is done via Transport Canada or National Vessel Registry Center and is a legal document that provides evidence of ownership and confirms that the vessel is seaworthy. It is an important piece of documentation. The application procedure differs depending on…
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…