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Canadian Vessel Documentation

Requirements to Obtain the Alberta Boat License

alberta boat license

When it comes to boating destinations, few are superior to Alberta, Canada. Home to more than 600 lakes and nearly 250 rivers, this province offers ample opportunities for boat owners to make lasting memories. Before you hitch your boat to your truck and take off for a day on the water, however, you are going…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Can You Change the Name of a Boat?

can you change the name of a boat

If you have just purchased a boat from a previous owner, it is only natural that you want to do all you can to make your new vessel yours in every way. You want to put your mark on the boat, decorating the interior the way you want it to look and outfitting it with…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

A 2022 Guide on Licensing a Boat in Ontario

licensing a boat in ontario

Are you thinking about purchasing your very own boat? Maybe it has been a lifelong dream to own your own vessel, guaranteeing you the freedom to head out on the water whenever you want? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of Canadians make use of our country’s ample lakes and waterways with their recreational…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Transport Canada Change of Address, Easier & Faster Than Ever

Transport Canada's change of address

We now live in a world where more of us are constantly on the move, especially with the new technology and everyday demands. Although you may have been accustomed to staying at the same house, area, or company address for many years in the past, with people looking to update their houses and working spaces,…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Does Your Vessel Qualify for a Pleasure Craft License?

pleasure craft license

In very simple terms, a vessel used specifically for recreational activities and personal enjoyment is referred to as a pleasure craft. A vessel used for any other purpose is referred to as a commercial or non-pleasure vessel. Owning a recreational or pleasure craft vessel is a fun and wonderful way to spend time with loved…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

More than Transport Canada Documentations: Boating Safety

Transport Canada documentations

Our site is designed to make acquiring and maintaining proper Transport Canada documentations easier. We specifically made it so that vessel owners can have one less thing to worry about. However, one thing that every vessel owner has to worry about at all times is safety. That’s true during any time of the year, but in…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

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What You Need at the Moment of Licensing a Boat in Ontario

licensing a boat in Ontario.

Buying a boat can be a dream come true. Having the freedom to leave the dock at your leisure, with the wind in your face and your loved ones by your side, can provide endless hours of joy. For boat owners, there are not many destinations better than Ontario. Home to more than 250,000 freshwater…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Processing Transport Canada Change of Address at Our Portal

transport canada change of address

By now you probably know that a very important part of the responsibility of owning a vessel is to do the initial registration process with Transport Canada. Unfortunately, there are more additional steps involved in maintaining a vessel throughout the years. That being said, the registration of your vessel is crucial for a great number…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Alberta Boat Licence for You (Or Wherever In Canada You May Be)

Alberta boat licence

“Can you help me get my Alberta boat licence?” is one version of a question that we get quite often. Sure, maybe they don’t always specify “Alberta,” but the sentiment is the same. They want us to be able to help them to get the right licensing for their vessels. Sometimes we even answer that…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

in Boat Registration, Canadian Vessel Documentation  

One Less Thing to Worry About When Owning a Canadian Ship

a Canadian ship

If you’re like so many of us, your schedule is probably packed. Between your job, your family, your social life, and everything else, it may be hard to find the time to do all of the things you want to do. That can make it even more difficult to fit in the things you don’t…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 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
  • First Registration of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
  • Transfer of a Government Owned Vessel(s)
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Appendix 1

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