You are probably well aware of the importance of having the Transport Canada registration of your vessel in order. However, how about consulting the registration and its associated information? Let’s take a closer look at the vessel registration query system. Vessel Registration Query System There are two ways to consult the Canadian register of vessels…
Buying a Boat Without Sinking Your Budget
Buying a boat is similar to a home purchase in terms of financial requirements. Pleasure boats come at a handsome price and one may have to source for lender financing to fund the purchase of their dreamboat. If a new boat is out of reach, you can try out the used boat market for good…
Differences Between Regular vs Small Vessel Boat Registration in Ontario
Getting your boat registration in Ontario can be quite complicated when dealing with the uncooperative bureaucracies of Transport Canada, particularly if you aren’t sure about the kind of registration that you need to get. Should you register your commercial boat as a regular vessel or a small one? We can make this process a lot…
Should You Get Registration or a Vessel Licence in Canada For Your Boat?
One of the most common questions we receive from our users is whether or not they need to get a vessel licence in Canada. Now, those not in the know might think that it’s just like with cars: everyone needs a licence. However, that’s not the case at all. Unlike a car, a vessel needs…
Boat Buying and Selling Scams You Must Know
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…