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  • Large Vessel Registry Forms
    • Application for Change of Address
    • Renewal of Registration
    • Transcripts
    • First-Time Registration
    • Transfer of Ownership
    • Change of Vessel Name and/or Transfer of Port of Registry
    • Replacement Certificate
    • Alterations
    • Deletion
    • Mortgage
    • Discharge of Mortgage
    • Provisional Certificate
    • Transmission on Death/Bankruptcy
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Boat Registration

How to Register a Boat Online Through Our Site

register a boat

You can forgo applying through Transport Canada to register your pleasure craft. That’s because you can also register a boat through the National Vessel Registry. Doing so will simplify the process and help you free up your time so you can focus on business obligations or family. However, it still is important to understand why…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 7, 2023

in Boat Registration  

The Steps of Transport Canada Vessel Registration

Transport Canada Vessel Registration

Have you been considering getting Transport Canada vessel registration but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Did you decide to register your vessel but want to be able to do so in the quickest, easiest way possible? If so, we can help. Here at the National Vessel Registry Center Corp., we’ve made it easier…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 7, 2023

in Boat Registration, Canadian Vessel Documentation  

A Guide on Buying a Boat in the US and Bringing it to Canada

A Guide on Buying a Boat in the US and Bringing it to Canada

Do you have your eye on a boat in the United States but aren’t sure how to bring it home to Canada? Have you been researching what to do when you buy the boat so that you’re in compliance with the powers that be yet don’t know what the right course of action is? At…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 7, 2023

in Boat Registration, Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Processing BC Pleasure Craft License Through Your Phone

Have you tried to sit down to fill out a BC pleasure craft license only to find that you can’t focus and finish it? Does the idea of languishing in front of your desktop computer for hours on end just to fill out a pleasure craft license form fill you with revulsion? We absolutely understand.…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 7, 2023

in Boat Registration, Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Registration of a Government Vessel and Breaking Down the Process

registration of a government vessel

Registering a vessel with Transport Canada will be very important in order for a lot of boats to be able to operate commercially and provide services. This is just as important for privately-owned vessels as it is for the ones that provide government services. Let’s talk about the process for registration of a government vessel…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 5, 2023

in Boat Registration  

Do’s and Don’ts When Buying a Boat in Canada

buying a boat in Canada

While the idea of buying a boat in Canada for a water adventure is exciting, you still need to be clear about the buying process. Purchasing a boat is not just about buying a vessel and operating it. You still need to know the rules about licensing, operation, and registration. Otherwise, authorities can assess heavy…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 5, 2023

in Boat Registration  

The Differences of Recreational and Commercial Boat License in Canada

commercial boat license in Canada

Getting your boat documentation with Transport Canada can be quite a complicated process if you don’t have the proper guidance. Pleasure craft owners wonder if they have to register their boat and operators ask if they need to get a commercial boat license in Canada. Who can answer these questions? Well, us. Our team is…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 5, 2023

in Boat Registration  

Changing the Name of a Boat in Canada in 4 Steps

Changing the name of a boat

If you are superstitious, renaming your boat will involve more than just a couple of steps, as sea lore has always stressed that changing the name of a boat is bad luck. Besides legally changing your boat’s name, you also have to remove all remnants of the former name and hold de-naming and renaming ceremonies.…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 5, 2023

in Boat Registration  

Tips for Boat Registration and Licensing In Canada

Boat Registration

The National Vessel Registry Center is an excellent resource for any boaters in Canada interested in learning more about boat safety and the rules governing boats in the country. On the National Vessel Registry Center website, you may find a wealth of information, including boat registration and license requirements. The process of acquiring a boat…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 5, 2023

in Boat Registration  

A Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Licensing a Boat in BC

licensing a boat in BC

If you own or are looking to own a pleasure craft, then you’re probably aware of the importance of licensing a boat in BC. This will, after all, provide you with a proof of ownership at an official capacity and a permit of sorts to operate without the need for registration. Keeping your license valid…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 5, 2023

in Boat Registration  

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Large Vessel Registry Forms

  • Application for Change of Address
  • Transcripts
  • First-Time Registration
  • Transfer of Ownership
  • Change of Vessel Name and/or Transfer of Port of Registry
  • Replacement Certificate
  • Alterations
  • Deletion
  • Mortgage
  • Discharge of Mortgage
  • Provisional Certificate
  • Transmission on Death/Bankruptcy
  • Historical Research
  • Bare-Boat Chartered Vessels
  • Registration of a Government Vessel

Pleasure Craft Licencing Forms

  • New Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Duplicate of Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Update Pleasure Craft Licence
  • Renew Pleasure Craft Licence

Small Commercial Vessel Registry Forms

  • Small Vessel First Time Registration
  • Small Vessel Transfer of Ownership
  • Small Vessel Renewal
  • First Registration of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
  • Transfer of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
  • Renewal of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
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