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Canadian Vessel Documentation

Buying a Boat Without Ownership in Ontario

buying a boat without ownership in Ontario

Are you considering buying a boat without ownership in Ontario? Has the perfect opportunity for a vessel fallen into your lap and you don’t want to let it go? The truth is that for all of the registration and documentation in the world, at the end of the day, the sale of a vessel is…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

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Learn How to Establish Ontario Boat Ownership With Transport Canada

Ontario boat ownership

Congratulations, you are the new owner of a beautiful boat. Few things are as exciting as the prospect of setting sail in a new vessel. However, before you can enjoy the salt air and cool breeze, you need to get a few things done, don’t you? You need to make sure that you first establish…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

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Canadian Vessel Documentation and Safe Boating in 2021/2022

Canadian Vessel Documentation

Are you planning on taking your family and friends out for one last boating hurrah in 2021? Do you plan on ringing in the new year 2022 on the water? There’s nothing like being out on the Canadian waters, no matter the temperature. That said, in the winter, it behooves all boaters to take extra…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

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Officially Transferring Boat Ownership in Canada Made Easier

transferring boat ownership in Canada

Parting ways with your boat can be very bittersweet. Maybe you have a new boat lined up for you or it will still take a while for you to find a boat that works for you. Either way, we don’t want to add too much to your plate, but you will need to transfer the…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

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Benefits of a Boat Bill of Sale When Your Purchase a Canadian Vessel

Boat Bill of Sale

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…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

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Is a Pleasure Craft License the Same as a Boating License?

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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…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

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Canadian Vessel Documentation to Make Some Money With Your Vessel

Canadian Vessel Documentation

Do you have a vessel that you don’t use all that often but are looking to make some money with? Has it felt like your vessel may not be all that large, but you’d like to bring some cash in by giving paid tours with it, that kind of thing? Folks all across Canada make…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

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Is The Canadian Government Considering Charging for a Vessel License?

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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…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

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All You Need to Know to Register a Boat in Alberta

Register Boat 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…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 2023

in Canadian Vessel Documentation  

How to Write a Bill of Sale for a Boat in Canada (2022 Update)

how to write a bill of sale for a boat

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…

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By: National Vessel Registry Staff | July 13, 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
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  • Renew Pleasure Craft Licence

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Appendix 1

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