Canada’s federal government or the National Vessel Registry Center provides boat registration as a public service. Each province and territory in Canada has its own boat registration rules in addition to those of the Canadian Transport Agency and the National Vessel Registry Center. Many tools for registering a boat may be found on the Transport Canada website.
The first step in the registration process is to identify the sort of boat you own. In the case of sailboats, the minimum age for registration is 18, and driver’s licenses or other forms of identification must be carried at all times while the boat is in motion. Find out where to register your boat, how much it will cost, and how to acquire your decals and stickers. The Canadian yacht registration procedure includes the following steps:
Boat Inspection
Know that sensation of dread when you can’t get in touch with your yacht owner when it’s temporarily docked somewhere else? It’s also possible that you’re a new owner who must register your boat. An inspection is the first step; you may get one at any yacht inspection station in Canada. Over four hundred may be found in various parts of the nation, with Ottawa being the closest (very close to our Toronto office).
Your boat must include a sound generator, fire extinguisher, navigation lights, and a readily accessible fitting for an emergency tiller on the water side of the sheer strake to pass Transport Canada inspection. The inspector will also check pollution prevention, stability, and buoyancy standards.
Owner Identification
A registration certificate serves as the most direct evidence of ownership. Among the many details in this document will be your personal contact information and that of the boat’s former owner. If you cannot provide the original certificate, you must submit a copy and evidence that it has been lodged with Transport Canada. The affidavit from a witness or notary public must contain your name and address, the witness’s signature, and the notary public’s license number.
If you have never owned a boat, you must provide evidence that it is free and clear of liens. This might be in the form of a title transfer record or an affidavit from a witness. Anyone with first-hand boating experience may supply the details above. All products must be accompanied by a bill of sale or receipt proving their acquisition and the total price paid.
Boat Title Application
Make sure that you have the boat’s title before you even consider beginning the process of registering your vessel. If it’s a secondhand boat, there’s a good possibility you’ll have to acquire the title from the person who had it before you. The boat’s manufacturer or dealer can immediately provide you with the label if it’s a brand-new vessel. Once you have the title, you may submit an application to Transport Canada for a boat title.
You can mail them a full application form with all the material essential to your case and payment or go to one of their locations to submit it in person. The price will change based on whether or not your boat is brand new if it has been used before, and where you bought it.
Boat Registration Fees
Getting a boat registered with the government is the responsibility of the boat’s owner, not the buyer. Those considering purchasing a boat in Canada to bring it to the United States should remember that getting the ship registered will require time and money, both of which will be covered by the seller.
The Canadian government requires all boats that remain in Canadian waters for more than ninety days to get a certificate of registration. The certificate is valid for five years and may be renewed before the date it expires. Despite this, you will still be required to pay an extra cost if you need to submit papers earlier than five years, even if you renew the certificate early.
Renewal
Maintaining compliance with Transport Canada regulations for your boat requires regular maintenance, including renewing your boat registration. Although it is simple to carry out, it is important to check that you have all the relevant information before getting started. Find out if you are registered under the 15-day or 5-day rules. This refers to whether or not your vessel is required to display a temporary registration within 15 days of moving into Canadian waters for more than 24 hours. It is based on the address listed on your license and registration certificate.
If your vessel is required to display a temporary registration, it must be done within 15 days of moving into Canadian waters. It is advisable to get a quick registration if you have yet to decide how long you will remain in Canada; moreover, you can quickly cancel it once you have made up your mind.
Boat registration procedures for transport Canada. For more information, contact us via email.
