Buying or selling a boat can be a lengthy and complicated process. If you’re thinking about upgrading to a nicer vessel, you might have several questions regarding the process of selling your current boat. In this event, you will want to know how to write a bill of sale for a boat in Canada. By…
Have you just purchased a boat and aren’t sure what the next step is? Do you know that you’re supposed to get some kind of documentation for your vessel, but don’t know if it’s registration, a Transport Canada PCL, or something else? Nobody wants to spend their free time filling out boat documentation forms, especially…
As a boat owner, there are times when bareboat chartering your boat makes a lot of sense. Similar to renting out your car, you can charge a fee to a captain and crew to charter your boat for their needs in exchange, which will help cover the cost of docking, maintenance, insurance, and other associated…
Many people do not know this, but there is a much simpler way to achieve your Transport Canada Boat Registration. This can be done on the TC website, looking for the corresponding forms, or you could just use our site, as we will guide you through the process in just a few minutes. Why You…
Whether you are using a kayak, a tiny canoe, a big fishing boat, or even a yacht, it makes no difference. The plain fact is that while sailing the vast Canadian waters, you need to be properly registered with Transport Canada. Any boat that is used for business purposes has a marine mortgage, or plans…
You may want to change the name of your Canadian vessel for a variety of good reasons. Maybe the name the previous owner gave the boat when you bought it does not reflect your interests. Maybe you gave your boat a name, but things have changed, and now you want to give it a new…
Owning a boat is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, whether you’re fishing, boating, or even cruising around the lake. But owning a boat comes with its own set of challenges. For starters, one challenge is finding a good deal on a boat. Privately selling and buying a boat can be challenging, especially if…
At the Nation Vessel Registry Center, we understand that boating has become a popular hobby in Canada. In fact, according to Statistics Canada, almost 2 million Canadians enjoy boating activities. Since boating is such a popular sport, it makes sense to provide a convenient way for boaters to register their vessels. That’s why we…
One of the key steps to owning a boat in Canada is obtaining a pleasure craft licence. All recreational vessels are required to display the “license number,” a special identification number provided by a pleasure craft license. You can quickly and easily apply for one online or renew your current license if you wish. We’ll cover…
Do you wish to transfer a boat registration? If that is the case, there are a few steps that boat owners in Canada need to do before they may legally own and operate their vessels under Canadian law. The boat registration should be transferred into your name, one of these steps. This is a step-by-step…