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Canadian Vessel Documentation

Need Help Completing Your Pleasure Craft Licence Application?

pleasure craft licence application

Are you trying to ensure that your vessel is fully licenced before you take it out in the water? There are specific rules and regulations regarding the licensing of pleasure boats in Canada, and if you want to get through the process relatively smoothly, then you may need to find someone to help you process…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

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Transport Canada Boat Bill of Sale For New Sellers

Transport Canada Boat Bill of Sale For New Sellers

A Transport Canada boat bill of sale is an important document that serves as proof of the transfer of ownership from seller to buyer. While not required for all ship types, it can make registration easier. Your vessel in Transport Canada’s database or transfer ownership in the future. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Alternatives to Transport Canada to Register Your Boat

transport canada register boat

Navigating paperwork is simply a part of life. Whether it is paying bills, taking care of your taxes, or registering your boat, you can expect to sit down and put pen to paper from time to time. Of course, there are many other things you would like to be doing with that time, and if…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Watercraft Licence in Canada No Matter How You’re Using Your Vessel

watercraft licence in Canada

There are so many different things you can do with a boat in Canada. You could take it all around your local lake, bay, or even ocean area, enjoying everything to your heart’s content. Alternatively, you could decide that you want to use your vessel to make some money. You could maybe make some alterations…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Do You Need a Licence to Boat in Canada?

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While you may have thought about owning a boat yourself since you were a child, the reality always seemed like it would never come true. Now an opportunity has come along where you can get a boat for a price that is reasonable to you, and you are ready to move on it. If you…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Transport Canada Boat Registration at Our Website

transport canada boat registration

So it’s always been a dream of yours to own a boat. Now that you’ve taken the plunge and bought your dream boat, there are a few things you need to do, to ensure it’s properly licensed with the government. There are many advantages to doing your Transport Canada Boat Registration at our website. For…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

Do You Need Transport Canada’ Website to Register Your Boat?

transport canada register boat

Canada is home to expansive and bountiful waterways. With hundreds of thousands of lakes and ample coastline, in many ways, our nation is a true boater’s paradise. It makes sense, then, that Canada would draw many boat owners to its lakes and rivers, including droves coming into the country just to get out on the…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

A Guide on Canadian Boat Official Number

boat's official number

Maybe the time has come for you to dive right into buying a boat, or maybe you just want to know more about the necessary documentation before making a purchase.  Either way, you must be certain to have certain requirements in order, such as having your boat’s official number and obtaining a license as your…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 1, 2023

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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…

Canada Vessel Registry

By: National Vessel Registry | July 1, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

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…

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
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  • Small Vessel Renewal
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Appendix 1

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