Do you worry that you’re going to be fined or otherwise hassled for missing some small requirement? Before you shove off from port, do you ever have that familiar moment of concern that: “I haven’t done something I should do?” Vessel owners have had these fears essentially since the beginning of maritime travel. The last…
Boating can give you an unmatched sense of freedom. Ontario, which is home to hundreds of thousands of lakes and waterways, is in many ways a boater’s paradise, and an ideal setting for you to explore and fish. Before you load up your vessel, however, you will want to make sure that you have secured…
Do you think that a Transport Canada boat license is right for your vessel? Or, do you think that registering it might be the best way forward? This depends on multiple factors, namely specific characteristics of your vessel as well as what you’re going to use it for. At the National Vessel Registry Center Corp.,…
When importing a boat into Canada, it will be very important for you to make sure the process goes smoothly every step of the way. After all, you don’t want to realize you made a mistake when you’ve already settled in Canada with the boat you crossed the border with. Let’s go over what you…
With most transactions you carry out, a receipt will often be enough to establish someone as the new owner of the item that was sold. However, when it comes to larger goods such as a home or a vehicle, there are certain administrative and official processes that will need to certify these changes in ownership.…
Do you have a recreational vessel and are thinking of maybe selling it? Are you officially adding someone as an owner of your boat? Well, either way, you might need to go through the process for a transfer of pleasure craft licence. Transfer of Pleasure Craft Licence If you are carrying out this process,…
Are you thinking about buying a boat? It’s an understandable decision. Canada is home to some of the most beautiful freshwater lakes and rivers in the world, offering ample opportunity for fishing and other outdoor activities. If you are in the market for a boat, or if you have recently finalized a transaction for one,…
It’s very important that, should you purchase a pleasure craft number, you have its documentation in place. After all, your pleasure craft licence will be the document that officially ties you to the vessel in legal ownership terms. Now, this process might come with a lot of trouble for a lot of people. You might…
If you are a vessel owner with a commercial boat, you need to register it with Transport Canada. However, if it’s a recreational vessel, you don’t necessarily have to register it, but you will certainly have to get a licence for it. Let’s take a closer look at what the process for an application for…
Whether you are in the market to buy or sell a boat, there is a bit more involved in the process than money simply changing hands. By understanding how a boat ownership transfer in Ontario is carried out, you can be better prepared for your transaction. Making sure all of your paperwork is in order…