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…
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 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…
A new vessel is an exciting venture… once you are done with the necessary paperwork, of course. Not that this has to be a lot, but it certainly is something you’ll have to focus on. First in the order of business, you will have to establish your boat ownership in Ontario. Let’s talk about the…
When looking for a place to take your boat out, you could do a lot worse than in Ontario, Canada. With more than 250,000 lakes–roughly one-fifth of the world’s freshwater supply–the possibilities for fishing and other boating activities are endless. If you have recently purchased a boat as a resident of the province, or if…
If you are considering buying a boat, you are going to want to think carefully about what type of vessel best suits you and your family. In truth, there are a wide array of different boats on the market, from small kayaks to gigantic megayachts. By doing a bit of research, you can determine the…
When it comes to making use of your vessel, it will be very important to make sure that your Transport Canada boat registration is always in order. Let’s take a closer look at how this all works. When to Register Your Vessel First of all, it’s important to remember that there are very specific guidelines…
In Canada, owning a boat is a privilege that comes with a lot of responsibilities. One of the key responsibilities of boat ownership is registering it with the appropriate authorities. Transport Canada is the government agency responsible for boat registration in the country. However, the process of registering a boat with Transport Canada can be…
We all know just how important it is to maintain your boat documentation in order. What happens if you misplace it, though? Let’s go over what you should you in case you lost boat ownership in Ontario. Keeping Your Registration in Order You went through all that trouble to get your registration in the first…
There are few things in life that are more exhilarating than cruising the open water in your own boat. If you have been lucky enough to recently purchase a vessel of your own, there are a few paperwork matters that you will want to resolve before leaving the dock. In Canada, you may be required…