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Canadian Vessel Documentation

What to Do about A Transfer Of Ownership

Deciding that now is the right time for you to sell your boat or turn ownership over to a family member may not always be an easy choice. Still, there are definitely a few good reasons for you to do so. Whether you are looking to buy a new boat or you just think the…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

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Is Transport Canada Boat Registration Mandatory?

transport canada boat registration

Owning your own boat can be one of life’s unique pleasures. To be able to enjoy Canada’s bountiful waterways with your friends and family is a special privilege, and it is one that comes with a sizable amount of responsibility. It is up to you to thoroughly understand how to safely operate your boat and…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

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Processing a Boat License Transfer in Canada Using Our Site

boat license transfer

One of the most attractive features of boating is that it is a recreational activity that almost anybody can enjoy. If you have the financial means to own your own boat, you will be able to take your friends and family out on the lake whenever you want. Everyone, from little kids to old folks,…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Changing the Name of a Boat the Right Way

changing the name of a boat

Some things are meant to last forever. Some folks get tattoos, permanently changing their bodies. Some buy their dream homes, the place where they plan to spend the rest of their days. When folks get married, they do so for the rest of their lives. But, life can change things. Sometimes, what’s meant to last…

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By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

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Finding a Bill of Sale Template in Canada

bill of sale template in Canada

People have many different reasons for deciding to sell a boat. It may be that you are ready to move on and buy something bigger or newer. Perhaps you want to downsize and get a smaller boat now that better suits your needs. It may be that you just decide to live without having a…

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By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

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Everything You’ll Need for a License to Boat (Or Registration)

license to boat

A license to have fun. A license to enjoy the summer. A license to make the kinds of memories that happen in an instant but last for a lifetime. Those are just a few of the things that a license to boat can be. Of course, they can also be a license to have a…

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By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

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Transport Canada Boat Transfer: Is It Mandatory?

transport canada boat transfer

Are you considering purchasing your very own boat? Perhaps you are making good on a dream you have had since childhood, finally taking to the waters in your very own vessel? If you have found yourself in such a fortunate position, you have probably begun to scour print and web listings for boats that are…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

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A Guide on Documentation for Bareboat Charters in Canada

bareboat charters in Canada

Boat chartering in Canada is a significant industry in the modern world. A lot of people and organizations want to rent boats for the day or for a few days at a time. Without having to buy and own the boat themselves, people can go fishing, enjoy the water, and go on trips or vacations.…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

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The First Steps Toward a Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence

Canadian pleasure craft licence

Are you getting ready to make a move to buy your first boat? Having a fun recreational vessel that you can take out and enjoy whenever you want is something special. Spending your free time on the countless lakes, rivers, and waterways in Canada will give you a sense of accomplishment, as well as the…

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By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

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Making Things Easier on You In Regards to Transport Canada

Transport Canada

Transport Canada has many responsibilities, to put it mildly. They handle so much for our country, in terms of oversight, registration, and more. The truth is that while they do a great job, it’s entirely possible that things “slip through the cracks” with them, from time to time. We know that some vessel owners can…

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

Use the following for reference: