All vessels that are used and operated in Canadian waters are required to be registered or licensed. The Canada Shipping Act of 2001 calls for all waterborne craft to be registered by the Canadian Register of Vessels, an agency under the umbrella of Transport Canada. It is a legal obligation that enables the owner of…
A Vessel Registry Query is Easy to Do
There are all kinds of significant investments you will make in your life. Buying a home, getting a luxury car, or investing in a business are just a few of those moves you might do at some point. Before going into any of them, you most likely do all your research, get all the facts,…
How to Deal With a Lost Vessel Licence in Ontario
One moment, you’re out on the water, having a great time on your boat in Ontario. Maybe you’re spending time with friends and family, or perhaps you’re having a party with some clients from work. Regardless, it’s so much fun. Later on in the night, you wish everyone goodnight, and then you notice… your boat…
Keeping Your Pleasure Craft Licence in Canada Afloat
Canadian vessel documentation can be complicated. Often, we have vessel owners call us and say something like: “I need to get my registration renewed.” It’s only after talking to them for a bit do we realize that when they say “registration,” they actually mean “licence.” Yes, they are two separate, wholly different things. Luckily, at…
How To File For A Pleasure Craft Licence In Ontario
When you are operating a pleasure craft during your leisure hours in Canadian waters, you will need to make sure that you have obtained the right kinds of license. There are plenty of risks around in the open water, from high waves to other sailors, and so it is necessary for you to be clearly…
Transport Canada Bill of Sale for a Boat: Why Do You Need it?
Introduction Do you own a boat that is registered with Transport Canada? If so, you probably already know about the (sometimes tedious) requirements for registering your vessel. But did you know that you need more than just a certificate of registration to prove ownership of your boat? It’s true—a Transport Canada bill of sale is…
How to Register Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Licence
With summer quickly upon us, it is time to get your boat out on the water. Before you head out on the lake, though, you will want to make sure that your vessel is in good working order. That means checking the gas and oil, making sure your life jacket supply is adequate, and giving…
Processing a Boat License Transfer in Canada Using Our Site
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,…
Transporting Your Documents Through the Doors of Transport Canada
In a perfect world, dealing with Transport Canada would be simple and easy. You would simply type up your documents, press a button, and they’d be taken care of. You wouldn’t have to worry about whether or not the forms are filled out properly, or if the authorities are going to give you the forms…
What To Do With The Official Boat Identification Number In Canada
You are the proud owner of a pleasure craft vessel in Canada and have successfully applied for a licence with the help of the National Vessel Registry Center. We have given you the tools you need to receive your Pleasure Craft Licence Card, and the boat Identification number from Transport Canada that comes with it.…