What Is the Canadian Vessel Registry and What Is Its Mission?

If you have not heard of us before, it’s easy to understand why you might ask the following, “What is the Canadian Vessel Registry and why does it exist?” What are its mission and goals? Those are good questions. While the Canadian Vessel Registry does not govern boating like Transport Canada (TC), we are  affiliated…

Form 6 – Bill of Sale

form 6 - bill of sale

Buying or selling a boat is not unlike buying or selling a car. Once a price has been negotiated, and the transaction is ready to take place, there will be a certain amount of paperwork that needs to be completed. In the case of a transaction involving a boat that’s registered with Transport Canada, a…

Transport Canada Vessel Registration Can Be Done on Our Site

Transport Canada vessel registration can be done on the TC website or by visiting our site. We make the process much easier, as you have easy access to all the required forms. Whether you’re registering a pleasure craft for the first time or wish to register your commercial vessel, we have the exact form you’ll…

Form 2 – Builder’s Certificate for First Title

What is the Difference between a Licence

If you’ve recently purchased a boat, and you’re considering first-time registration with Transport Canada, there are a few things you’ll need to provide. Firstly, you’ll have to completely fill out an application and provide a certificate of qualification. You’ll also need to submit a Form 2 – Builder’s Certificate for First Title, which proves that your…

Form 16 – Builder’s Mortgage

transfer of Canadian registration

If you’re having a vessel built, and the financing for this project is coming from an outside lender via a builder’s mortgage, there will be documentation that will need to be submitted to the Canadian Registry of Vessels. The Form 16 – Builder’s Mortgage will ask for information regarding all mortgagors and mortgagees as they…

How A Boat Ownership Transfer Works?

If you’ve asked the question, “How A Boat Ownership Transfer Works?” you’re not alone. This question pops up from time to time. The simplest way is to go online and complete the transfer here on the National Vessel Registry Center site. We’ll get  you through the steps with virtual ease. How A Boat Ownership Transfer…

Form 8 – Declaration of Transmission

registration of a government vessel

In the event of a transmission of ownership for a registered vessel, in instances of death, bankruptcy, or other lawful means, Transport Canada does require that they be notified with official documentation. Using what is called a Form 8 -Declaration of Transmission, which is a form that clearly delineates a change in vessel ownership, you…

Canadian Vessel Registry You Need to Buy a New Boat

Canadian Vessel Registry

If you’re planning to buy a new boat, nothing is cut-and-dried. You need to know what Canadian vessel registry paperwork to provide. Transport Canada requires new boat owners to follow a specific process when they’re buying a boat. The following information will help you sort out the details to streamline the buying process. Canadian Vessel…