If you appreciate the great outdoors, there is no better way to connect with nature than getting out on a boat. Canada, with its vast wilderness and plentiful bodies of water, can make for an ideal setting for any boating adventure. Before you put your oars or motor in the water, however, you should take…
When to Worry About Changing Boat Registration in Ontario
It’s obviously very important to get your boat registration in order, but it will be just as important to keep it that way going forward. This means that, should any information related to the boat change at some point, you will have to update the registration accordingly. Let’s talk about the different ways of changing…
Boat Ownership Transfer in Canada Step by Step
To sell a boat, you need to get your paperwork right besides receiving the money for it. It’s important both the buyer and you know how to make the boat ownership transfer. Getting the right documentation will make things clear for both parties and for Transport Canada as well. The time has come to say…
What Pleasure Craft License Do You Need To Boat In Ontario?
Ontario, Canada has one of the most uniquely beautiful landscapes in North America. Its serene and tranquil backdrop is also home to many pristine waterways, drawing boating enthusiasts from all over Canada. If you are looking to take your boat out on the water, it is important to have an understanding of what you need…
Two Different Ways of Registering a Used Boat in Ontario
Boat ownership isn’t as simple as we all wish it was, which is why it’s important to understand the administrative processes that come with it. This will be particularly important if you are dealing with a used boat, for these will come with their own registration nuances that need to be properly addressed. Let’s go…
Canadian Pleasure Craft License: Which Vessels Need It?
The laws and regulations for pleasure crafts in Canada require boats to be licensed with a pleasure craft license. This applies to almost any Canadian province. As the name of the license says, you require this kind of documentation for vessels used merely for pleasure or recreational purposes. Boat registration, on the other hand, applies…
How to Register a Seadoo in Alberta (Plus Some Extra Qs Answered)
Riding a personal watercraft can provide an exhilarating experience. Gliding over the water, careening through the wake, and feeling the mist in your face makes for a truly enjoyable day out on the water. Before you take your jet ski off the trailer, though, you may want to know how to register a Seadoo in…
Wondering How to Register a Pleasure Boat in Alberta? Wrong Question
Many people come to us at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp asking about how to register a pleasure boat in Alberta. However, they don’t realize that they are asking the wrong question. How to Register a Pleasure Boat in Alberta The first thing that we need to clear up is that you don’t actually…
Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence Vs. Registration: Learn The Difference
Have you been unsure whether your vessel needs to be registered or you should get a Canadian pleasure craft license? Does it seem like there isn’t much difference between the two? The truth is that there are very large differences between them. In fact, you can only get one or the other, you can’t get…
Licensing a Boat in Ontario: a Step by Step Guide
If you are a Canadian who owns a boat and lives in Ontario, or if you are planning to move there, you surely have thought about sailing once or twice. Licensing a boat in Ontario is a must in case you are looking to visit the Great Lakes, Lake Nipigon, or Moose River by yourself.…