Registering a vessel with Transport Canada is a necessary step for anyone looking to operate their commercial boat in Canadian waters. Every vessel owner in the country is aware of that need. However, as simple as the process might be, it can quickly get a bit more complicated when dealing with specific vessels. This includes,…
The registration of a vessel isn’t exactly tied to the owner, but rather to the boat itself. It is, after all, its documentation with Transport Canada. This means that, should the owner change, the registration will have to stay with the vessel. Hence, this is what the process for a transfer of Canadian registration will…
A boat name is something that can be very personal. Maybe you want to name your vessel after someone you love or something that means a lot to you. Perhaps you just want to give it a name that makes you laugh, or something that will seem professional to your clients. Regardless of the intentions,…
You are probably well aware of Transport Canada’s requirements in terms of documentation and registration, but there are also certain regulations that will be oriented towards safety precautions. For example, if you’re going to be using a paddle craft or a canoe, or essentially anything that requires paddling or similar manual labor, you will have…
Can you change the name of a boat? Yes! The short answer is yes, you can change the name of a boat. This is actually fairly easy, especially given all the available mechanisms we at the National Vessel Registry Center have got to offer you. We make an effort to make sure that all your…
It’s key that boat owners keep in mind that they need to have their registration in order whenever they are making use of their boats, particularly if they are being used for commercial purposes. If you have any questions about how you can get your Transport Canada vessel registration, allow us to guide you through…
So, when it comes to importing a boat, there will always be work involved. Here in Canada, it’s particularly common to import a boat from the USA since it’s just across the border. This process will have a few different stages that should be sure to follow for a smooth process. Import a Boat From…
Your boat registration is the legal proof of your ownership and permission to use a specific vessel, which is why it’s so important that any changes in ownership are always reflected on the official registration. This is what the transfer of Canadian registration form will be for. This will come in handy in a variety…
Like with any bureaucratic process, getting your boat registration in Nova Scotia in order will take a lot of forms, paperwork, and application fees. If you are struggling with some component of the process, we’ve outlined the answers to some common questions. Boat Registration in Nova Scotia The moment you receive ownership over a vessel,…
The name of your boat is not only the term by which you might refer to it among your family, friends, or colleagues. It is the name under which the vessel itself will be registered with the relevant government agencies. That is why, if you are planning on changing the name of a boat then…