In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, online transactions are the new normal. These may be safe and convenient for health reasons but are equally risky financially due to the inherent fraud factor. Carry out due diligence when buying a boat in Canada to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Buy what you see and verify…
Getting a Pleasure Craft License and Always Keeping it Up to Date
If you own a vessel that you use either recreationally or to live in, you will need to have a pleasure craft license. The process to either get one or modify it is not complicated, but it will always call for you to fill out some forms. Let’s go over what that entails. What is…
Transport Canada Boat Transfer For Registration and Recreational Licences
The ownership of a vessel always needs to be backed by its official documentation. Now, this means that should any changes in the ownership occur, you will need to submit the corresponding form to Transport Canada to make it official. When these changes pertain to switching, adding, or removing owners from the registration, you will…
Need Help Registering a Boat in Alberta? Here’s a Quick Breakdown
If you recently acquired a new vessel, you are probably aching to put it to work. However, you will first need to register it. Now, registering a boat in Alberta is not as tedious as it might sound, but it will require you to fill out a form or two depending on your specific situation.…
Get Your Boat Registration in Nova Scotia in Order Before Setting Sail
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,…
How to Register a Boat in Alberta or Elsewhere in Canada
When it comes to registering your vessel, you want to get it done. You don’t want the process to drag on, you want to get what you need promptly. We understand that. Indeed, that’s a major part of why we built the National Vessel Registry Center Corp. This site is for those who want to…
Transfer of Canadian Registration According to Your Needs
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…
Boat Registration in Nova Scotia for First-Time Owners
Becoming a first-time boat owner is thrilling. All the dreams you have had in the past about what you would do if you had a pleasure craft and where you might go now become real for you. You cannot wait until the deal is finalized, and you can set sail for that first time. Before…
Buying a Used or New Vessel Out of Canada
Canadian yacht enthusiasts have a habit of buying vessels out of the country. This is because they’re either interested in US-made or other foreign boats, or are simply looking for a better price. While you might be getting what you want, do you know about the entire process of purchasing vessels from the US and other…
How to Register a Boat in Canada? – A Quick Guide to the Process
Figuring out how to register a boat in Canada might seem complicated, but it can actually be made quite simple for you if you follow the right steps under the right guidance. Let’s go over how easy this process can be. How to Register a Boat in Canada? Registering a boat is, as most things, often…