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Canadian Vessel Documentation

Documentation Required To Buy a New Boat in Canada

Buy a New Boat in Canada

It’s common knowledge that when you decide to buy a new boat in Canada it may be a financially taxing endeavor. You can easily wind up paying more than $10,000 for a boat, depending on the style and dimensions of the vessel that you’re searching for. And keep in mind that the number has the…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Obtaining BC Pleasure Craft Licence For The First Time

BC Pleasure Craft Licence

Let us face it: everybody wants to get a boat, but no one wants to do the jobs that come with it. Transferring the ownership, licensing it, registering it, keeping all of the paperwork up to date… Luckily for you, that is what we do, so keep scrolling through if you want to find out…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Documentation Facts for Buying a Vessel in Canada

Buying a Vessel in Canada

It is essential to have a thorough understanding of the paperwork prerequisites before buying a vessel in Canada. Make sure you have all the necessary documents before you make your purchase to clear any potential legal concerns or complications in the future. If you familiarize yourself with these prerequisites in advance, you may increase the…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Application for Pleasure Craft Licence Step by Step

Application for Pleasure Craft Licence

Summer is already here, but your documents are not. Whether you need to renew your about-to-expire licence, you have just bought your own boat, or you need to get an Application for a Pleasure Craft Licence read on to find out how to do it, on this step by step guide.  Step one – Definition…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

All You Need To Know About Small Vessel Registration and Compliance

small vessel registration

As a Canadian boat owner, you must be knowledgeable about the requirements for small vessel registration and compliance. To fulfill all of the duties that come with boat ownership, the knowledge you need to learn about these issues will be provided in this article. You will be able to defend yourself and your boat against…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

What to Know About Changing the Name of a Boat in Canada

Changing the name of a Boat

There may be a few reasons that lead to Changing the Name of a Boat in Canada. Maybe you just got bored of the previous name and want to rename it. Perhaps the name was a reference to someone who is no longer with you, or, perchance, you just want to “rebrand” your ship. Regardless…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

A Guide to Small Vessel Registration in Canada

Small Vessel Registration

If you are the owner of a boat in Canada, several essential steps must be taken to guarantee that your vessel is registered and under the law. In this piece, we will provide an introduction to Canada’s Small Vessel Registration program and describe the steps that need to be taken to get your boat registered.…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Your Qs: Where Should the Pleasure Craft License Number Be Displayed?

Where Should the Pleasure Craft License Number Be Displayed

Buying a new boat can be a uniquely exciting time. After years of saving, and perhaps months of research, you finally found the boat that is right for you and your family. After haggling with the seller on the price, you were able to negotiate a fair offer, and now the keys to your new…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

What Types of Boats Require A Pleasure Craft License In Canada?

Pleasure Craft License

If you live in Canada and own a boat, you may be curious about which kinds of boats need a license to operate as a leisure vessel pleasure craft license. The fact is that a boating license is necessary for Canada for a wide variety of vessels, ranging from modest fishing boats to enormous motor…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

What is the Official Number of a Vessel and More Answers

what is the official number of a vessel

If you are new to boating, you might find that you have much to learn about. Aside from the basics–knowing how to operate a boat, for starters–there are a number of other aspects to boat ownership that you would be wise to educate yourself on. For example, do you know how to complete basic maintenance…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 10, 2023

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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
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  • Transfer of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
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Appendix 1

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