Have you been wondering whether or not you need a boat bill of sale to complete a transaction? Are you concerned that a lack of vessel documentation may put your boat sale in jeopardy? The good news is that, for many vessel owners, you don’t have to worry. Indeed, if your vessel is registered through…
Transport Canada Marine Registration For Commercial and Recreational Boats
Sometimes it’s difficult to understand what the bureaucratic and administrative processes attached to boat ownership are. Registering your car, for example, might be very straightforward, but that’s not always the case for boats. Transport Canada marine registration can be very confusing if you’re not familiar with their dynamics. If you are looking into what you…
All You Need to Know to Register a Boat in Alberta
Have you been wondering how to register a boat in Alberta (or anywhere else in Canada?) Does it seem like registering your vessel is the right course of action, but you aren’t sure how to best go about it? The good news is that registering your vessel in Alberta is the same as registering it…
Is a Pleasure Craft License the Same as a Boating License?
Are you new to Transport Canada’s required documentation for you and your boat? Titles and words may sound confusing, but don’t worry. The difference between a pleasure craft license and a boating license can be easily understood by just getting on the basic concepts. Sailing is one of Canada’s most popular activities. Every year, thousands…
How to Rename a Boat Legally With Transport Canada
Back when you first registered your boat with Transport Canada, you were asked to give it a name. Now, this doesn’t have to mean that the boat will have to keep this name going forward. You can change it if you feel like it, you just need to go through a specific process for that.…
Avoid Transport Canada’s Fines With the Proper Documentation
Are you unsure about whether to register your Canadian vessel or get a pleasure craft license? Do you think it’s something that you really don’t have to worry about? The truth is that getting this right is a priority. If you make the wrong decision, you could face steep, heavy fines from Transport Canada (as…
Is The Canadian Government Considering Charging for a Vessel License?
Abandoned and dilapidated ships all along Canada’s bays and shores have become a real concern as the problem keeps growing every year. A fee for vessel license Canada is considered as it could arise responsibility among boat owners, as well as to help funding removal of derelict ships. Local marine advocacy groups point out that…
What Kind Vessel Permit in Ontario Do You Have to Apply For?
Owning a boat is a very exciting matter. It represents, after all, a sort of freedom in terms of traversing the many oceans, lakes, rivers, and seas that are part of the Canadian waters. However, before you are able to enjoy these freedoms, it’s always a good idea to be sure you are operating in…
How Our Site Can Help With Your Canadian Pleasure Craft License
Did you just get a Canadian pleasure craft and want to make sure that you have all of your documentation taken care of? Do you know that there’s something you have to do with your Canadian Pleasure Craft License, but you aren’t necessarily sure of how to go about it? That’s perfectly understandable. After all,…
How to Write a Bill of Sale for a Boat in Canada (2022 Update)
Next year is just around the corner and the time has come to achieve the promises we made to move on after another rocky year of pandemics. Learn how to write a bill of sale for a boat for 2022 if you are looking on selling yours in an orderly manner. There might be lots…